Police hunt duo seen fleeing murder scene (From This Is Local London)

Police hunt duo seen fleeing murder scene

10:38am Tuesday 9th March 2010 in

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POLICE are hunting two people seen running away from the scene of a murder in Walthamstow High Street.

A man, yet to be identified, was stabbed outside Captain Fish and Chip shop in High Street, between the junctions with Hoe Street and Cleveland Park Avenue on Sunday.

Paramedics tried to revive him but he died at the scene at around 11pm.

Police initially said two men were seen running from the scene towards Walthamstow bus station, but they now say the pair are described as a white woman and a black man

The dead man is described as black, wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt and a black puffer jacket.

Police are currently examining CCTV images recorded at the time of the murder.

The murder weapon has yet to be recovered, despite an extensive sweep of the area yesterday.

A postmortem was due to take place this morning but this has now been delayed due to what has been described as "issues at the morgue".

A large section of High Street, which was cordoned off for most of yesterday, forcing several businesses and Walthamstow library to close, has now re-opened.

An incident room has opened under DCI Phil Rickells, from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or believes they may have information to identify the victim should call 8345 1570.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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