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Bill McLoughlin

Islington stabbing: Murder probe launched after man dies on Christmas Day

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in north London, police have said.

At approximately 4.55pm on Christmas Day, police were called to a residential address on Holloway Road.

After arriving at the scene, officers found a man suffering from stab wounds.

The man, believed to be in his 50s, was treated by emergency services but unfortunately died at the scene.

A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The victim’s relatives have been informed and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

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