Man dies after three people knifed following fight on Halloween in south London
Victim Scotty Bitra died at the scene, as police launch a murder investigation
A MAN who was stabbed to death on Halloween in South London has been named locally.
Scotty Bitra, aged 22, died from stabbing injuries following the attack in Croydon last night which left two other men seriously hurt.
Police and paramedics were called to reports of "multiple stabbings" in Gloucester Road just after 8pm.
Scotty, a recruitment consultant, was treated at the scene but later pronounced dead, said Met Police.
Two other men, aged 27 and 21, were taken to a south London hospital after being stabbed but their injuries are not life-threatening.
A fourth man - aged 22 - later attended a south London hospital with stab injuries, which are not life-threatening.
A post-mortem examination was due to be held today, and the victim's next of kin has been informed.
It is alleged that the victims were ambushed by a group of four men wearing balaclavas who jumped out of a car and knifed them.
The 'hooded' attackers then reportedly got back into the vehicle and fled the scene.
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Cops have launched a murder investigation but no arrests have been made at this stage.
Speaking at a police cordon, close friend Bailey Walker, 18, said of Scotty: "He was a good guy. He was the smart one.
"He was not the kind of person who anyone would be after, to want to stab him.
"It's just completely unbelievable."
One woman posted on Facebook: "Everyone so very very sorry for Scotty Bi Tra's family. Only Saturday we were having fun together at our Ivorian community group meeting his father organise. No-one want to outlive their child. It is shocking and heart-breaking loss for family."
Another posted: "I'm heartbroken, knew him from childhood. He would randomly pop up and check up on me such a cool and caring guy. RIP Scotty you will be missed."
Chief Superintendent Andy Tarrant, responsible for policing in Croydon, said: "Whilst colleagues from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating last night's fatal stabbing, my officers will be carrying out patrols across the borough to provide reassurance to the community.
"I would personally like to reassure people that attacks of this nature are rare and we are doing everything we can to catch those responsible."
The reported it was initially feared the two men had suffered life-changing injuries.
It is not known whether the men were stabbed inside a property or in the street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4054 or via 101.
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit .
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