Six arrested after man, 22, stabbed to death in Clapham

Six men have been arrested after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Clapham during the early hours of Saturday. 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 with stab injuries that 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 suspicion of murder and remain in police custody. 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. Those in the area will continue to notice an increased police presence throughout the day as these enquiries continue.” Superintendent Mark Gallacher, a policing lead for the area, added: “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.” Crime scenes remain in place.