South Norwood stabbing: Young man knifed to death in south London street

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene
Martin Coulter6 March 2018
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A young man has died after being stabbed repeatedly in the street in south London.

The victim, aged 20, collapsed in the road with multiple stab wounds after he was attacked in South Norwood on Monday evening.

Medics fought to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene in Albert Road shortly after 5pm.

Emergency services swarmed the area after the stabbing and a crime scene was set up near to the Albert Tavern Pub.

One witness said he saw the victim's body lying in the road as his devastated family stood nearby.

He tweeted: "Just got to the pub in South Norwood and police everywhere. Some kid has died - absolutely awful. Just seen the family in pieces, so heartbreaking."

DI Tom Dahri said: “A young man has been murdered and we are doing everything we can to catch those involved. This sustained attack happened at rush hour when a lot of people would have been walking or driving home through the area.

"I would appeal for anyone who saw anything to call us and help us build a clearer picture of what took place. Local CCTV footage is being retrieved and examined by my team.”

Scotland Yard said no arrests have yet been made. A crime scene remained in place on Monday night.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the Met Police on 101.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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