Police arrested a 27-year-old man as they continue their investigation and appeal for witnesses following a stabbing in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The suspect was arrested on Saturday evening, December 10, in Lambeth, but has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
At around 4:55am on Saturday morning, 10 December, officers dealing with a separate matter at Kings College Hospital in Denmark Hill came across a man suffering stab injuries outside the hospital building.
The man had been driven to hospital by a friend. Officers administered first aid and arranged for the man to be treated by medics. The man, who is aged in his 20s, sadly died at the hospital a short time later.
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The man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A post-mortem held yesterday (Sunday, 11 December) at Greenwich Mortuary gave cause of death as stab injuries. Formal identification will be arranged in due course.
Detective Inspector Matt Denby, Specialist Crime said: “Our investigation is at a very early stage, however I believe the victim was stabbed in Clapham High Street at around 04:45hrs on Saturday morning.
“The victim was driven to hospital by a friend, but tragically his injuries proved fatal. As I begin work alongside dedicated colleagues and homicide investigators, my thoughts and sympathies are with this man’s family and friends. I can assure them of our total commitment to finding whoever was responsible and bring them to justice.
“I am appealing for any witnesses who are yet to speak with police to make contact with us and share what they saw or anything they know that may assist the investigation. You can call officers on 101 and quote reference 1230/10dec or to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.”