The Metropolitan Police are conducting a murder investigation is following the death of a man in Lambeth.
Police were called at approximately 17:55hrs on Thursday, 20 August to reports of a fight in the vicinity of Overton Road, SW9.
Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene.
One man – believed aged in his 20s – was found suffering stab injuries in Overton Road. He was taken to hospital where he remains; his condition is not life threatening.
A second man – believed aged in his 20s – was also found suffering stab injuries in Wynne Road, SW9. He was taken to hospital for treatment but died there at 20:53hrs.
An overturned car was found in nearby the scene on Marcella Road, SW9 and is being linked to this incident.
A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are underway to locate and inform his next of kin.
No arrests have yet been made and enquiries into the circumstances continue.
A section 60 has been put in place covering the postcode areas of SW9, SW4, SW8, SE11 and SE5 – this expires at 09:00hrs on Friday, 21 August.
Anyone with information that could assist police at this early stage is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 5998/20Aug. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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