Croydon stabbing live: Murder investigation launched after teen stabbed to death

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a person in Croydon.

Police have been referred to as by the London Ambulance Service at 12.12pm on Wednesday (March 3) to Alpha Road to a report of a person who was discovered with stab wounds.

Officers and paramedics attended however the man was sadly pronounced lifeless on the scene.

The teenager is believed to be 19, in accordance to police.

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His subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated.

A autopsy examination will happen quickly.

Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime South command lead the investigation.

At this early stage, there have been no arrests.

Anyone with details about the incident is urged to name 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference CAD2875/3MAR.

Alternatively, you’ll be able to go away info anonymously by calling the unbiased charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Did you see what occurred? Are you on the scene? Email your footage, movies and witness accounts to [email protected].

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