Police have launched a murder investigation after the fatal stabbing of a man in south London during an apparent street brawl. Officers were called Pawsons Road in Croydon, where they found the victim with stab injuries.
A Metropolitan police spokesman said officers were called at approximately 7.45om last night to reports of a man, aged in his 20s, suffering stab injuries.
He added: “Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended and the man was taken to hospital – despite the efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
“His next of kin have been informed.”
The spokesman added: “A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
“At this early stage it is believed the man sustained his injuries following an altercation in nearby Mayo Road.”
A crime scene remains in place, with no arrests yet having been made.
Anyone with information which could assist police is being asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 6826/23May.
Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Photos from the scene showed police standing outside a pub in the street, with the area partially taped off.
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