A third person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died from stab wounds on the Old Kent Road.
Members of the public found the 47-year-old victim shortly before 7am on Tuesday, January 9, where he was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Later that day, police arrested a man, 54, and a woman, 38, on suspicion of murder before releasing them on bail.
On Wednesday a third person, a man aged 39, was also arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.
Met Police officers believe the stabbing took place inside a home close to where the victim was found.
Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, leading policing in Southwark, said: “I know that the community will be shocked by this incident.
“Local residents will notice a more visible police presence in the area and I urge anyone who has concerns to speak with those officers as they patrol or contact your local neighbourhood police team.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information but has not yet spoken to police should call 020 8721 4622, 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 891/9DEC. To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.