Law enforcement authorities are actively seeking the individual responsible for a deadly stabbing incident on Brixton Road in South London. A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the tragic death of another man in his 30s, despite the swift response of emergency services who were alerted around 05:05 GMT.
The Metropolitan Police have notified the victim’s family, and a crime scene at the intersection of Brixton Road and Coldharbour Lane is currently cordoned off. Investigations are ongoing, with road closures in effect.
Upon receiving the distress call, the London Ambulance Service promptly dispatched multiple resources, including ambulance crews, paramedics, and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance. Despite their valiant efforts, the victim could not be saved and was declared deceased at the scene.
MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and highlighted the disruption caused by the ongoing investigation in the area.
For updates on this developing story, tune in to BBC Radio London or access their social media platforms. If you have any information relevant to this case, please reach out to the Metropolitan Police.