Two in custody as Poplar murder victim named

THE MAN found dying in Alton Street, Poplar on Saturday lunchtime has been named. He was Gleb Stanislavovitch Zhebrovsky,34, a Poplar resident originally from Russia, who was known locally as Gleb Stalnoy.

The name was released on the day that a formal post mortem examination was due to be carried out. The victim’s next of kin have been informed. His death is being investigated by the Homicide and Major Crime Command, who already have two men in custody.

The emergency services were called out to Alton Street just before 2pm on Saturday, 15th June to reports that an injured man was on the street. They found Stalnoy, who had been stabbed and who was pronounced dead at the scene at 2.37pm.

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Stancombe, of the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command, said, “Our thoughts remain with the family of Gleb at this sad time and we are doing all we can to find out who is responsible for his death. We remain keen to hear from anyone who saw two males fleeing the scene and running towards the DLR at Poplar.

“This incident happened in broad daylight and we believe there were a number of witnesses to the incident itself and to the immediate aftermath. Anyone who has further details should come forward and speak to us.”

•Anyone who was in the area at the time, who saw the incident or the two men running away, or who has any other information which could help police is asked to contact the police via 101 and quote CAD4256/15JUN. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111 and give information anonymously.

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