A 18-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in south London.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene and found a young man suffering from stab wounds.
Despite the efforts of the emergency services the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police is currently trying to locate and inform the next of kin.
A nearby resident, who did not want to give his name, told the Evening Standard that the young man who died was a former resident of the Kingswood Estate and was visiting friends.
He said: "There was a lot of young men running around the area at the time.
"I've heard the man that died, was a only child who used to live on the estate and was visiting friends.
"Since 6.30pm there has been a high police presence here, with a van and cop doing loops."
A crime scene remains in place and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 6306/8July.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
