Police are trying to trace a driver who may have witnessed the fatal stabbing of Julian Ebanks-Ford.
Detectives have released CCTV footage showing a small white car, possibly a Smart car, that was at the scene.
Julian, 20, died from a single stab wound on Kender Street, at the junction with Queen’s Road, between Peckham and New Cross just before 1am on Friday, August 4.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Wood from the Met’s Homicide Investigation Team leads the investigation and said: “It is possible that the driver and anyone else inside the vehicle are witnesses to this incident and I can reassure them they will receive all the support they require should they come forward to speak to us.
“The car had turned into Kender Street from Queens Road and came to [an] abrupt stop as Julian and the suspect ran across in front of the vehicle.”
Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and found Julian suffering from stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died later that afternoon.
Detectives are supporting his family who have been informed of this development.
A post-mortem examination confirmed Julian died from a single stab wound.
Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 265/04Aug. You can also report information online and tweet @MetCC. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.