Jaden Moodie was violently attacked yesterday evening in Bickley Road.
The teenager was knocked off his moped by a car before three people got out and stabbed him.
They then got back in the vehicle and drove off.
Jaden died at the scene around 40 minutes later.
No arrests have been made in connection with his death.
Chief Superintendent Richard Tucker said: “Everyone is shocked and appalled by this murder. The age of the victim, a boy aged 14, beggars belief and I completely understand the alarm and concern it has raised from those who live and work in the area.
“Colleagues from the Homicide and Major Crime Command continue their painstaking work to piece together the details of the attack. A section 60 was put in place following this incident and is being continually reviewed.
“I would urge the local community to be patient and cooperate where possible with the work detectives are getting on with in the area.
“My officers will be out working to support investigators today and be there to talk to the public and listen to the concerns they have. Neighbourhood patrols will be stepped up in the area and locals can expect to see more police. I would urge anyone with information on the attack to contact police without delay.”
Chief Superintendent Tucker “Everyone is shocked and appalled by this murder – a boy aged 14.
“Officers will be there to talk to the public and listen to any concerns. Local patrols will increase in the area. I would urge anyone with info to call 020 8345 3734 or tweet @MetCC” pic.twitter.com/XskWJaQwvW
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) January 9, 2019
Investigators are still looking to trace the car involved, which is believed to be a black Mercedes B Class.
It would likely have considerable damage at the front.
Detective Inspector Chris Soole said:”Any murder is appalling but the death of a 14-year-old boy is particularly shocking.
“Everything we know so far points to the fact that this appears to be a targeted attack and those who carried it out had only one objective which was to inflict fatal injuries on Jayden.
“We continue to investigate why Jayden was singled out and retain an open mind at this time.
“My team is working tirelessly to apprehend those responsible for this cowardly attack and I would appeal to anyone who has information that could assist this investigation to come forward and speak to police or Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 020 8345 3734 or tweet information to @MetCC.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Tags: Waltham Forest, Leyton
