Man dies in south-east London stabbing as police launch murder investigation

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in south-east London.

Police were called to Crystal Palace, Westow Hill, at 3.39am on Sunday by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a stabbing.

The Metropolitan Police said officers found a seriously injured 30-year-old man who was treated at the scene and is currently in hospital.

A short time later, police found another man, believed to be in his 30s, stabbed in the Westow Hill area.

He later died at the scene.

The man in hospital, whose injuries were described as neither life-threatening nor life-threatening, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our officers responded quickly along with the London Ambulance Service, who did everything possible to assist the victim.

“This is a fast-moving investigation and Crystal Palace residents will continue to notice a heavy police presence today as our investigations continue.”

Anyone with information was contacted by police on 101 quoting CAD 1302/21JUN26.

They can also provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.