Man stabbed to death in Croydon

A man was stabbed to death in the early hours of this morning in Croydon.

The 24-year-old man was found suffering from multiple stab injuries in Stroud Green Way by emergency services at around 12.15am.

The injured man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where he died during surgery. He was pronounced dead shortly after 2.45am.

A murder investigation was launched under Detective Chief Inspector John Massey, who said: “This was a brutal and frenzied attack on a young man walking along the street.

“It is imperative that anyone who can name the attackers or has footage of Stroud Green Way around the time of the incident, contacts us as soon as possible.

“My officers are waiting to take your call and all information will be treated in strictest confidence – your call could help us remove violent individuals from your area.”

So far there have been no arrests.

Anyone with information or footage of the area before, during or after the incident, is asked to call 101 quoting 71/26FEB, Tweet @MetCC or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.