Victim named in Tower Hamlets murder investigation

A man who died following a fatal stabbing in Tower Hamlets has been named.

A murder investigation was launched following after police were called at about 20:20hrs on Sunday, 5 May to reports of a fight on Corfield Street, E2.

Officers attended and found a man with a stab injury. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the 38-year-old man sadly died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and we can confirm the deceased is Jack Hague who was from the local area.

Jack’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

In a tribute, Jack's mother said: “His smile was amazing - he was loving, funny, giving of his time and loved being Uncle Jack to his niece and two nephews best of all. He is my son, my blue-eyed boy and will live in me until the day I die.”

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John who leads one of the Met’s murder investigation teams said:

“Jack’s family are understandably devastated by his murder and we will continue to support them over the coming weeks and months.

“My team of experienced detectives are working tirelessly to apprehend those responsible for this heinous attack and I am still keen to hear from anyone who could help progress out investigation.

“If you were in the area around the time of this incident, or have doorbell or CCTV footage that may have captured events, then I would urge you to get in touch immediately.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6482/05May. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There has been no arrest and enquiries continue.