A homicide investigation has been initiated following the fatal stabbing of a young man in south-east London. Emergency services responded to the incident on Hither Green Lane after receiving a call from the London Ambulance Service at approximately 3:20 pm today, according to the Metropolitan Police. The victim, a man in his 20s, received medical attention at the scene before being transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The family of the deceased has been notified and is receiving support from specialized personnel.
Superintendent Nick Jowett, from the Metropolitan Police’s Royal Borough of Greenwich policing team, expressed condolences to the victim’s family during this difficult period. He stated that while the investigation is still in its preliminary stages, detectives are diligently working to identify those responsible for the tragic incident. As a precautionary measure, local residents can anticipate an increased police presence in the vicinity and are encouraged to approach officers with any concerns they may have.
No arrests have been made thus far, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward by contacting 101 and quoting reference number 4648/28OCT. Hither Green Lane and Benin Street have been cordoned off as the investigation continues.
