19-year-old dies three days after stabbing in south-west London
Rinneau Perrineau was found injured in the Lavender Hill area of Wandsworth on Tuesday afternoon
A 19-year-old man who was stabbed in broad daylight in south-west London has died in hospital.
Rinneau Perrineau passed away yesterday (Friday 24th October 2025), three days after being found injured in the Lavender Hill area of Wandsworth.
Emergency services found Rinneau, who was known as Ren by his family and friends, at 3.26pm on Tuesday 21st October 2025.
In a statement, Rinneau's family said:
"Ren was loved by many, he was always around his family. He will be dearly missed.”
Detectives say one person has been arrested so far over what they're treating as an isolated incident - and their murder investigation is moving at a fast pace.
The Met Police's Acting Borough Commander Amanda Mawhinney, who leads policing in the area, said:
“Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones at this terrible time.
“This was a shocking crime committed in broad daylight. A teenager’s life was taken, and his family and friends have suffered an irrevocable loss.
“Our officers are making every effort to bring those responsible to justice. Residents may notice a police presence around the scene of the crime, as patrols have been stepped up in the local area.
“Officers believe there are a number of witnesses yet to come forward and are urging anyone who was in Beauchamp Road between 15:20hrs and 15:30hrs on Tuesday afternoon to call 101, quoting crime reference 4781/21OCT. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."