Murder investigation launched after 20-year-old man stabbed to death
The Met have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death yesterday afternoon.
At around 4.15pm officers on patrol in Thornton Heath, Croydon, were made aware of a man who had been injured at the junction of Melfort Road and Sandfield Road.
The man, aged 20, was found with stab injuries. Officers performed CPR and requested support from the London Ambulance Service.
He was taken to hospital but sadly died there in the early hours this morning
A statement from the Met said: “His next of kin have been informed and formal identification awaits.
“A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
“There have been no arrests and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
“Any witnesses or anyone who can assist the investigation are asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5777/13Jun. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”