Man, 32, stabbed to death near St Paul’s Cathedral is named by police

Emmanuel Odunlami, 32, died from his accidents in hospital (Image: Metropolis of London Police/LNP)

A person who died after being discovered with stab wounds yards from St Paul’s Cathedral has been named by police.

Emmanuel Odunlami, 32, from Romford, east London, was found injured in Gresham Avenue in central London at 11.30pm on Sunday.

Officers carried out CPR on the scene earlier than Mr Odunlami was taken to the Royal London Hospital. He later died from his accidents.

Mr Odunlami’s subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable and are being supported by specialist officers.

One particular person was arrested on suspicion of homicide and has since been bailed.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are persevering with to enchantment for any info.

Mr Odunlami’s subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable and are being supported by specialist officers (Image: Metropolis of London Police)

Proof markers and garments in entrance of a automobile inside a police cordon on Gresham Avenue (Image: George Cracknell Wright/LNP)

A forensics officer works inside a smaller police cordon (Image: George Cracknell Wright/LNP)

Commander Umer Khan, from the Metropolis of London Police, stated: ‘Our ideas and condolences are with Emmanuel’s family and friends at this troublesome time.

‘We're persevering with to enchantment for any info, regardless of how small it might appear, to assist with our enquiries. Even the smallest piece of data could also be vital to our investigation.

‘Various individuals have been within the space on the time of this tragic incident and officers would love anybody with additional info to return ahead. This may be achieved anonymously and in confidence.’

Anybody with info ought to use the Main Incident Public Portal or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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