The victim came to hospital with a severe stab wound and could not be saved
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed in south London in the early hours of this morning.
Police were called at 4.37am on Saturday, July 25, after the victim was admitted to hospital with a severe stab wound.
The man tragically died in hospital despite medics’ efforts to save him. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Shortly after the victim came into hospital, four other men also attended with stab wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, however they remain in hospital receiving treatment.
These four men – three of them aged 22 and one aged 24 – have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
As part of urgent inquiries, officers also arrested another two men at the hospital on suspicion of murder. They are aged 27 and 23 and remain in police custody.
The inquiry is in its early stages but officers are focusing on the area around Tremadoc Road and Clapham High Street, where the knife attacks are believed to have taken place.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our enquiries are progressing quickly, and we understand that the victim was stabbed at around 4.20am close to Tremadoc Road in Clapham.
“Those in the area will continue to notice an increased police presence throughout the day as these enquiries continue.
“Officers have arrested six men on suspicion of murder, and we are working quickly to establish what has happened.”
Superintendent Mark Gallacher, a policing lead for the area said: “This is a tragic incident and our officers continue to support the family of the young man who has sadly died.
“We understand that this will cause concern among the local community and specialist detectives are doing everything possible to determine what has happened.
“We are asking anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed anything in the early hours to contact us and support with the ongoing investigation.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1474/25July.
Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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