Police have named the man who was stabbed to death in Croydon final evening, as 23-year-old Reece Young.
Officers had been referred to as at 9.10pm on Tuesday, March 30 to stories of three males preventing in Alpha Road, Croydon.
Officers attended and located a man who had been stabbed. Paramedics additionally attended however regardless of the most effective efforts of the emergency companies, the man was pronounced useless on the scene.
Police say the battle broke out throughout a small remembrance vigil for one more latest deadly stabbing sufferer.
Detectives have stated this night that they ‘assured’ the sufferer is Reece Young. His household have been knowledgeable and are being supported by specialist officers.
Two males had left the scene in a automobile earlier than police arrived. They later offered themselves at a South London hospital with stab wounds which might be believed to have been sustained in the identical incident.
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Police had been fast to set up a cordon on the scene
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Officers attended the hospital and arrested each males on suspicion of homicide.
The first man, aged 33, stays in hospital the place he’s being handled for non-life threatening accidents.
After his arrest, the second man, believed to be in his 30s, allegedly assaulted police officers and NHS workers earlier than forcing his approach out of the hospital.
Urgent enquiries are ongoing to hint him.
Detective chief inspector Richard Vandenbergh, who’s main the investigation, stated: “We consider this incident was witnessed by numerous individuals. They had gathered for a small vigil in remembrance of one other latest deadly stabbing sufferer when an altercation started.
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“Some of these individuals have already spoken to police, however I consider there are others who captured photographs and video of what occurred. I want these individuals to contact us instantly.
“The info they’ve might show important in establishing the chain of occasions that has led to a younger man dropping his life.
“One arrest has been made and my staff are working with colleagues throughout the Met to set up the whereabouts of the second man. We consider he suffered accidents that require pressing medical consideration. He is urged to make contact with us instantly.”
A criminal offense scene stays in place and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
Any members of the general public with video or photographs that might help police can add footage right here.
Anybody with info is requested to name police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 7449/30MAR.
Information may also be supplied to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.
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