A murder examination is underway in Southwark after a guy passed away from knife injuries at Old Kent Road.
Authorities were called at 06:52 hrs on Tuesday, 9 January to reports of a hurt guy on Old Kent Road, SE1.
Officers, London’s Air Ambulance [HEMS] and London Ambulance Service [LAS] participated in. At the scene, a 47-year-old male was discovered with knife injuries.
Regardless of the efforts of emergency situation services to conserve him, the victim regretfully passed away at the scene at 07:22 hrs.
A murder examination was released, led by Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.
DCI Nolan stated: “Early signs are that the stabbing happened inside a property address near to where the victim was discovered by members of the general public.
“While we are keeping an open mind worrying intention, it does appear that those present at the address at the time of the stabbing were understood to each other which there is no broader hazard to the general public.”
2 individuals, a 54-year-old male and a 38-year-old lady were apprehended on suspicion of murder. Both were required to south London police headquarters where they stay at this time.
A criminal activity scene and cordons stay in location and queries are underway to determine the victim and alert near relative.
A post-mortem assessment will be set up in due course.
DCI Nolan included: “I want to thank everybody who stepped forward today to talk to authorities and regional individuals for their persistence and understanding as we set about our queries.
“If you know or video that might help our examination please do contact us.”
Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, leading policing in Southwark stated: “I understand that the neighborhood will be stunned by this occurrence.
“Local citizens will observe a more noticeable authorities existence in the location and I advise anybody who has issues to talk with those officers as they patrol or call your regional area authorities group.
“Our ideas are with the victim’s household.”
Queries are continuous.
Anybody who experienced this occurrence or knows however has actually not yet talked to cops need to call 020 8721 4622, 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC estimating 891/9DEC.
To stay 100% confidential call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go to Crimestoppers-uk. org.