Poltics
Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward as they investigate a lethal stabbing in Croydon.
Police were known as almost at this time after 18:00hrs on Tuesday, 12 September to stories of different folks fighting on North Lag in New Addington.
Officers attended together with the London Ambulance Carrier. Two men were found within reach with stab wounds.
One in all the men, historical 20, died on the scene. His family has been informed.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due route.
The 2d man, historical 19, was taken to scientific institution for remedy. His injuries are no longer believed to be existence-threatening.
A 20-twelve months-historical man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers from Specialist Crime are investigating.
Detective Inspector Jason Fitzpatrick, mentioned: “This lethal assault came about in daylight and I’m obvious it will had been witnessed by a vary of different folks.
“We are carrying out a vary of enquiries, including a assessment of native CCTV. I would ask that somebody who has a video doorbell, or who was driving in the instruct with a dash cam, to please check their footage.
“It’s considerable that we build what came about the day earlier than today evening and stumble on these responsible.”
Superintendent Mitch Carr, from the South Home BCU, mentioned: “The native other folks will half our shock and concerns following this tragic loss of a young existence.
“You will examine additional law enforcement officials in the instruct and I would ask that you just keep up a correspondence with them whereas you happen to would possibly maybe need any information. It’s finest by working together that we are able to sever assist violent crime, and we need your assist with this investigation.”
Any witnesses are asked to name 101 or post @MetCC quoting reference CAD 6879/12Sep. To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or search recommendation from crimestoppers-uk.org.