A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Haringey outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Police and paramedics were called to Northumberland Park in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The Metropolitan Police said a man was found with multiple stab wounds.

Despite the best efforts of emergency personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe they know who the man is and are working to notify his next of kin.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur responded to the news by saying that this afternoon’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest will go ahead as scheduled.

However, the northern end of Worcester Avenue and the entire Northumberland Parkway will remain closed.

Fans are asked to “remain patient” and allow extra time to get to the stadium.

Chief Inspector Stephen Johnston-Keay said: “Our thoughts are with this man who tragically lost his life.

“I can assure local people that specialist detectives are investigating and will spare no effort to find out what happened to him and to identify and arrest those responsible.

“I would like to thank local people for their patience and understanding as we carry out this important work.

“If you have any information that can help us, no matter how trivial it may seem, please let us know. You will see police on cordons and on patrol and they will be ready to listen to you.”

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