SYDENHAM: Man stabbed to death in street (From This Is Local London)

SYDENHAM: Man stabbed to death in street

8:14am Monday 6th September 2010 in Where I Live

A MURDER inquiry is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Sydenham yesterday (September 5).

Emergency services were called to Lucas Court, Bell Green Lane, to reports of a man having been injured at around 3.20am.

Paramedics treated the man, who is believed to be in his 40s, but could not save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe they know his identity and are trying to trace his next of kin.

A post mortem examination will be held today (September 6).

Detectives retain an open mind as to the circumstances of the incident and any motive.

Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons said: “"We are asking anyone who was in the Bell Green area of Sydenham, and saw or heard anything in the vicinity of Lucas Court from around 03.00hrs, to come forward."

Anyone with any information should call the incident room on 020 8721 4961 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody at a south London police station.

Do you know the victim? Did you see what happened? Call the newsroom on 01689 885734.