Man, in his 20s, dies after being shot and stabbed on London street

A man in his 20s has died after being shot and stabbed in east London, police reports.

The victim was found suffering "knife and gunshot wounds".

The London Ambulance Service alerted police that a man had been attacked in Church Road, Manor Park, shortly before 9.30pm on Monday night.

Scotland Yard said officers went to the street and found the victim "suffering from what are believed to be knife and gunshot wounds".

"Despite the efforts of medics, the male died at the scene," the force said.

An increased police presence was deployed in the area on Monday night as an investigation began.

The area surrounding the scene was sealed off and murder detectives were notified.

Police appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 101.

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