Tooting stabbing: Two held after man dies in early hours

A murder investigation is under way following a stabbing in Wandsworth.

Police were called at around 1.15am this morning by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a man, believed aged in his 40s, suffering serious injuries at an address in Trinity Crescent, Tooting.

Officers and London’s Air Ambulance attended, but despite the efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin have yet to be contacted.

A man and a woman – no further details are available – were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and both remain in custody.

A crime scene remains in place, with homicide detectives from Specialist Crime investigating.

At this early stage, anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD reference 349/27Jul.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: Trinity Crescent (Picture: Google Street View)