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COPS have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to after a 32-year-old was stabbed to death in London.

Theo Porteous was found fatally knifed at lunchtime on Thursday on Thessaly Road, close to Battersea Power Station in London.

Met Police have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to over the death of Theo Porteous
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Met Police have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to over the death of Theo PorteousCredit: Met Police
The man was seen walking around with his hands in his pockets
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The man was seen walking around with his hands in his pocketsCredit: Met Police
Theo Porteous was named as the victim in the tragic stabbing
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Theo Porteous was named as the victim in the tragic stabbingCredit: Met Police

Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene but paramedics were unable to save Theo who was sadly pronounced dead shortly after 1pm.

A murder investigation was launched immediately by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts are with Theo’s family and friends, at what is an unimaginable time for them.

“I have assured them that I and my team will do everything we can to bring those responsible for Theo’s murder to justice.

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“Our investigation is progressing at pace and I want to ask for the public’s help in identifying the man in the CCTV image.

“I would ask anyone who recognises him to get in touch without delay.

"Likewise, anyone with any information about Theo’s murder should get in touch – even details that may seem irrelevant could be important to our investigation.”

Police said no arrests have been made yet but enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 3633/24AUG.

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