London stabbing: CCTV shows horrified onlookers reacting to fatal stabbing on busy Islington street

Detectives hunting 'at least two male suspects,' says Scotland Yard

CCTV footage shows the moment a man was stabbed to death in the street in north London (Metropolitan Police)

CCTV footage shows bystanders reacting to the moment a man was stabbed to death in the street in a “horrifying” attack.

The killing in Islington, north London, took place in daylight on Monday and was witnessed by several members of the public, including a young girl.

Footage shows members of the public walking along a pavement before stopping and turning in apparent horror.

Moments later a man is seen running down Upper Street. It is not known whether he is connected with the incident.

It comes amid a spate of stabbings in London, with more than 60 murders in the capital since the beginning of 2018.

The Metropolitan Police said: “This investigation is in its very early stages. At this time officers are actively working to trace at least two male suspects believed to have been involved in the incident.

“The man, thought to be aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed. We await formal identification. There have been no arrests.”

Local business owner Gregory Barry said he saw the incident unfold over his own CCTV.

He said: “There were two blokes in a van, it pulled up on the street.

“It looked like there was an altercation and the fight carried on outside the van.”

A cordon was put in place along the road, which is lined with high-end shops and restaurants.

Islington councillor Paul Convery called the attack “horrifying”. He tweeted: “Shocking incident on Upper Street right now outside Town Hall. Reported that man fatally stabbed.”

A nearby church was opened for food and shelter after many residents were unable to access their homes.

Forensic officers were scanning the road near to where the stabbing took place and a tent was erected over the spot where the stabbing took place.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, tweeted: “I remain in close contact with @metpoliceuk, the local MP and leader of the council following a fatal stabbing in Islington this evening.

“This is being investigated by officers and my thoughts are with the victim’s family.”

Additional reporting by PA