A man was stabbed to death a short distance away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Police were called to Northumberland Park this morning (April 7) at 5.51am after a man was found unresponsive.

At the scene he was found suffering a number of stab injuries, the Metropolitan Police said.

Emergency services carried out CPR, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe they know who the man is and are working to inform his next of kin, but there have been no arrests.

Chief Inspector Stephen Johnston-Keay said: "Our thoughts are with the man who has tragically lost his life.

"I can assure local people that specialist detectives are investigating and will leave no stone unturned in working to establish what happened to him, and to identify and arrest those responsible.

"I would like to thank local people for their patience and understanding while we go about this crucial work.”

"If you have information that could help us, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please tell us. You will see officers on the cordons and on patrol and they will be ready to listen to you."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 1387/7 Apr. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.