Battersea stabbing victim named as police trace man they want to identify in murder investigation
Police have named the victim of the fatal stabbing in Battersea last Thursday and released footage of a man they want to identify as part of the murder investigation.
The victim has been named by police as 32-year-old Theo Porteous, who lived in the area.
The Met said that Mr Porteous’ family are being supported by specially trained officers and a post-mortem examination and formal identification are set to take place.
The Met have also released an image and footage of a man they want to identify and speak to as the investigation into Mr Porteous’ killing continues.
Footage of the man police want to identify and speak to (Picture: The Met)
Police said they were called to Thessaly Road, Nine Elms, on Thursday, at around 12.30pm where they found Mr Porteous with a “number of knife wounds”.
London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended the scene of the stabbing and despite the efforts of medics to save him, the injured man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at around 1.10pm.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts are with Porteous’ family and friends, at what is an unimaginable time for them.
“I have assured them that I and my team will do everything we can to bring those responsible for Porteous’ murder to justice.
“Our investigation is progressing at pace and I want to ask for the public’s help in identifying the man in the CCTV image.
“I would ask anyone who recognises him to get in touch without delay.
“Likewise, anyone with any information about Porteous’ murder should get in touch – even details that may seem irrelevant could be important to our investigation.”
The Met have confirmed that no arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.
A spokesman from the Met said: “Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 3633/24AUG.
“To remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.”
Pictured top: From left, the man police would like to speak to as part of their investigation and Theo Porteous (Picture: The Met)