Overview
- Officers were called at about 12:35 on 31 December to Grove Street, where a 23-year-old with a chest wound died despite treatment from ambulance and air ambulance crews.
- The victim’s family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers, according to the Metropolitan Police.
- A crime scene remains in place with increased local patrols, and no arrests have been announced.
- Police are appealing for information and footage, asking people to call 101 quoting CAD2852/31Dec or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
- Some media reported a manhunt for a suspect, which has not been confirmed by the Met; a separate double stabbing in Lambeth on 30 December injured two men and is not believed to be linked.