A murder investigation has been launched after a young man was stabbed to death in south London.
Police discovered the 27-year-old with knife injuries on Mayfield Crescent, Thornton Heath at about 10.30pm on Tuesday.
Officers attended with paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance who treated him at the scene.
But despite the efforts of emergency services to save him, he sadly died.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “At this early stage, there have been no arrests.”
She added detectives are working to establish the circumstances and need anyone who saw the incident, or has mobile or dash cam footage, to come forward.
The man’s death is the 11th murder in Croydon in 2023 - the highest number of any borough and a tenth of capital’s total homicides.
Among teenage victims this year was Elianne Andam, the 15-year-old schoolgirl who died after being stabbed at a bus stop in September.
Mayor of Croydon Jason Perry said the latest victim suffered “significant stab wounds”, adding: “I am deeply saddened by this tragic incident and send my heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and friends as well as to all those in the local area who are affected by such terrible news.
“Croydon stands united against violence of all types.
“I know that the residents of Thornton Heath will come together to offer their support to anyone who needs it at such a difficult time, and especially coming so close to the Christmas period.”
Anthony King, a youth worker from the My Ends project, told the Standard last week: “Knife crime is out of hand. The stabbings have been frightening. It has to stop. But young people are carrying a lot of knives.”
Mr King said local police and the community were “doing excellent work” but there was a lack of family and youth services.
