Battersea stabbing: Murder probe launched after man stabbed to death in the street in south London

A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in a street in south London on Tuesday.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was attacked in Surrey Lane, Battersea at around 1.10am.

He was found collapsed in the street with stab injuries.

Paramedics gave emergency treatment but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1.55am.

Detectives have launched a murder hunt today and appealed for witnesses.

There have been no arrests, Scotland Yard said.