Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing in Clapham, south-west London. The Metropolitan Police reported that officers were called to a hospital at approximately 4:37 a.m. BST after a man arrived with stab wounds. He subsequently died from his injuries.
The incident is believed to have occurred around Tremadoc Road and Clapham High Street in the early hours of Saturday. Four of the six arrested men, aged 22 and 24, also presented at the hospital with stab wounds and are receiving treatment. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
The remaining two suspects, aged 23 and 27, were arrested at the hospital on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody. Investigators believe the fatally injured man was stabbed around 4:20 a.m.
Detectives are conducting inquiries in the vicinity of Tremadoc Road and Clapham High Street to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. An increased police presence is expected in the area throughout Saturday. The family of the deceased has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee is leading the investigation. Superintendent Mark Gallacher described the incident as "tragic" and assured the community that specialist detectives are working to determine what happened. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them, quoting reference 1474/25July, or to provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers.