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Double murder probe after men found stabbed in West Norwood
2:33pm Wednesday 21st October 2009
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a double murder in West Norwood.
Police were called at 10.15pm last night to a ground floor flat in Summersell House, Bentons Rise, West Norwood.
The bodies of two men, believed to be aged about 60, were found at the flat that looks on to Norwood Park.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are treating the deaths as a double murder and forensics officers remain at the scene.
Both victims have suffered stab injuries but police have refused to release any further details.
The entire block remains cordoned off.
Police believe they know the identity of the deceased but await formal identification and confirmation that next of kin have been informed.
Post-mortem examinations are expected to be held tomorrow.
Officers from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command are investigating.
Detective Chief Inspector Damian Allain, who is leading the inquiry said: "This is a quiet area and we are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary in the last couple of days.
"I would like to reassure the local community we are doing all we can to solve this crime.
"Anyone with information that may assist the investigation should call the incident room at Lewisham Police Station, tel 020 8721 4805.
"To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
There have been no arrests.
Estate residents were shocked by the killings but pointed to continuing problems in the area.
"It's surprising they are so old. You hear a lot about young people killing other young people," one resident said.
Another said: "There really is a problem on this estate.
"The past three years it's really gone down."
A third resident said: "There's a big drug problem with people dealing on the estate."
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Double murder probe after men found stabbed in West Norwood
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