Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Clapham in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police were called just after 4.30am to reports of a stabbing near Tremadoc Road and Clapham High Street. The victim was taken to hospital but died shortly after arriving.
Four other men – three aged 22 and one aged 24 – also attended hospital with stab injuries. Their wounds are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. They remain in hospital receiving treatment and have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Two further men, aged 27 and 23, were arrested at the hospital on the same charge and are in police custody.
“Six men arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old was stabbed to death in Clapham early Saturday.”
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, leading the investigation, said: “Our enquiries are progressing quickly, and we understand that the victim was stabbed at around 04:20hrs close to Tremadoc Road in Clapham. Officers have arrested six men on suspicion of murder and we are working quickly to establish what has happened.”
Crime scenes remain in place as specialist detectives carry out enquiries. Superintendent Mark Gallacher, policing lead for the area, said: “This is a tragic incident and our officers continue to support the family of the young man who has sadly died. We understand that this will cause concern among the local community and specialist detectives are doing everything possible to determine what has happened.”
An increased police presence will be visible in the area throughout the day as the investigation continues. Officers are appealing for anyone with information or who witnessed anything in the early hours to come forward.