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Man, 24, stabbed to death in South London as police launch murder probe into ‘brutal and frenzied attack’

A MAN was today stabbed to death in a "brutal and frenzied" attack as he walked along a street in South London.

The 24-year-old was found suffering multiple stab injuries this morning and cops have launched a murder investigation.

 A 24-year-old was stabbed to death as he walked down Stroud Green Way in Croydon in the early hours of this morning
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A 24-year-old was stabbed to death as he walked down Stroud Green Way in Croydon in the early hours of this morningCredit: London News Pictures
 Officers found blood on the road on Wednesday morning
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Officers found blood on the road on Wednesday morningCredit: London News Pictures

Officers rushed to Croydon after being called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 00.15am on Wednesday to a report of a stabbing.

The injured man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where he died during surgery.

He was pronounced dead at 2.46am.

Detective Chief Inspector John Massey said: "This was a brutal and frenzied attack on a young man walking along the street.

"It is imperative that anyone who can name the attackers or has footage of Stroud Green Road around the time of the incident, contacts us as soon as possible.

"My officers are waiting to take your call and all information will be treated in strictest confidence - your call could help us remove violent individuals from your area."

 

Next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

At this early stage there have been no arrests.

Anyone with information or footage of the area before, during or after the incident, is asked to call 101 quoting 71/26FEB, Tweet @MetCC or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 Blood was splattered across a white front door
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Blood was splattered across a white front doorCredit: London News Pictures
 Cops have today launched a murder investigation in Croydon
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Cops have today launched a murder investigation in CroydonCredit: London News Pictures