Man, 43, arrested on suspicion of murder 20 minutes after reporting 'assault' to police

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder roughly 20 minutes after calling police to report an assult.

A murder investigation was launched in north London after a young man was stabbed to death in the early hours of the morning.

Emergency services were called to Holbrook Close, Enfield at 12.40am to reports of a man collapsed.

Police officers and paramedics found a 26-year-old man suffering a stab wound.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 43-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the force received a call from the 43-year-old male alleging an assault around 20 minutes prior to the murder.

In a statement the Met Police said: "A murder investigation is underway following a fatal stabbing in Enfield.

"Police and London Ambulance Service were called to Holbrook Close, EN1 at around 12.40am on Sunday, September 13 to reports of a man collapsed.

"Despite the efforts of emergency services the man, aged 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"His next of kin are aware; formal identification awaits."

"A 43-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder – he remains in custody. At this stage, officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.

"Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, is leading the investigation and enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.

"Around 20 minutes prior to the murder, police received a call from the 43-year-old male alleging an assault. As a result of this call, the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed."

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD369/13Sep.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.