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HALLOWEEN STABBING

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.

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The man who died from stab wounds following the attack in Croydon has been named locally as Scotty BitraCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Police said the 22-year-old was treated at the scene for his injuries but later diedCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Dozens of Met Police forensic officers have been in Gloucester Road following the stabbingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
A tent has been set up in Gloucester Road where three people were stabbed just after 8pm on HalloweenCredit: News Group Newspapers
Police have also been searching a local park, but no arrests have been made at this stageCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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.

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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.

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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.

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