Murder investigation launched as man is stabbed to death in Lewisham
The victim died of his stab wounds in hospital
Last updated 5th Aug 2023
A murder investigation is underway in Lewisham after a fatal stabbing.
Police were called to Kender Street in the early hours of Friday morning where they found a 20-year-old man with stab wounds at the scene.
The man was taken to hospital where he later died.
So far, there've been no arrests. A crime scene remains in place.
Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, leading the Met’s South East Command said: “I know that local people will be shocked by this incident and I would like to reassure the community that, alongside our Specialist Crime colleagues, we are working hard to establish the full facts of this incident and to identify those responsible.
“My officers remain at the scene and will be conducting enhanced patrols in the coming days to ensure that anyone with information, or concerns can approach them.
“If you do have information that could assist the investigation, but don’t want to speak directly to police, I urge you to contact Crimestoppers who will not even ask for your name.
“I am saddened to see another young life lost needlessly to knife crime in our city, another family devastated by loss - my thoughts are with the young man’s loved ones.”
The man's next of kin have been notified.
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