Man stabbed to death in Battersea as killer remains on the loose
A man who was stabbed to death was found with a “number of knife wounds” police have said as they search for his killer.
The Met was called to Thessaly Road, Nine Elms, yesterday at round 12.35pm. Officers said they found a 32-year-old man who had been stabbed multiple times.
London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended and despite the efforts of medics to save him, the injured man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at around 1.10pm.
The Met confirmed there have been no arrests so far. The force said the man’s next of kin have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be conducted in due course.
A murder investigation is being led by Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command – he said: “At this early stage we are putting together a timeline of events that led to, and immediately followed this stabbing, and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident or has information concerning the identity of the person responsible.
“If you have information please do get in touch – even details that may seem irrelevant could be important to our investigation.”
A crime scene remains in place.
Chief Superintendent Roger Arditti of the Met’s South West Command said: “I am saddened to see another life needlessly ended by knife crime on our streets and know that local people will share in that sentiment.
“In order to reassure the community, my officers will be more visible in the area over the coming days.
“If you have concerns or information that you would like to raise, please do speak with them when you see them on patrol or contact our colleagues on the homicide investigation team.
“A family has been devastated by this incident – my thoughts are with them at this sad time.”
A statement from the Met said: “There have been no arrests. Enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 3633/24AUG.
“To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.”
Pictured top: Thessaly Road in Nine Elms (Picture: Google Street View)