1 April 2021, 08:47 | Updated: 1 April 2021, 08:50
Detectives are assured the sufferer is 23-year-old Reece Young.
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A person was stabbed to death as people gathered for a vigil to bear in mind a sufferer of another latest deadly knife assault in south London.
Police have been referred to as at shortly after 9pm on Tuesday to experiences of three males combating in Alpha Road, Croydon.
Officers arrived to discover a man who had been stabbed and was later pronounced useless on the scene.
Detectives are assured the sufferer is 23-year-old Reece Young. The Metropolitan Police mentioned his household have been knowledgeable and are being supported by specialist officers.
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Two males had left the scene in a automobile earlier than police arrived, and later offered themselves at a south London hospital with stab wounds which might be believed to have been sustained in the identical incident.
The Met mentioned officers went to 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.
Officers have been referred to as to the incident on Alpha Road, Croydon.
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After his arrest, the second man, believed to be in his 30s, assaulted cops and NHS employees earlier than forcing his manner out of the hospital, in accordance to the Met.
An pressing search was carried out and he was returned to custody on Wednesday night.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Vandenbergh, who’s main the investigation, mentioned: “We consider this incident was witnessed by plenty of people.
“They had gathered for a small vigil in remembrance of another latest deadly stabbing sufferer when an altercation started.
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“Some of these people have already spoken to police, however I consider there are others who captured photos and video of what occurred. I want these people to contact us instantly.
“The info they’ve might show important in establishing the chain of occasions that has led to a younger man shedding his life.”
Officers have requested anybody with info to name police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 7449/30MAR.
