Police launch a murder investigation after a fatal stabbing in Crystal Palace, south-east London. Officers are called to Westow Hill at 3.39am on Sunday following reports of a stabbing, with the London Ambulance Service reporting the initial incident. Emergency responders find a man with stab injuries; he is treated at the scene. Shortly afterwards, police locate another man in the Westow Hill area with stab wounds. He dies at the scene. Police describe the second man found as being in his 30s, with Metro reporting the deceased as 30. The injured man is also reported to be in his 30s and is taken to hospital. His injuries are described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing, according to Metro. The Metropolitan Police arrest a man on suspicion of murder. Police presence and a cordon affect some local businesses, with road closures reported in the area. Detectives ask for anyone with information to come forward as inquiries continue, led by Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee.
Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Crystal Palace
Police launch a murder investigation after a fatal stabbing in Crystal Palace, south-east London. Officers are called to Westow Hill at 3.39am on Sunday following reports of a stabbing, with the Londo...
- Police are called to Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, at about 3.39am on Sunday after reports of a stabbing.
- A man in his 30s is found with stab wounds and dies at the scene.
- An injured man is treated at the scene and taken to hospital; his injuries are reported as not life-threatening or life-changing.
- The Metropolitan Police arrest a suspect on suspicion of murder.
- Police maintain a cordon/road closures in the area and urge anyone with information to contact them.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward (Picture: UKNIP) A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in south-east London early this morning. Police were called to Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, at 3.39am on Sunday by the London Ambulance Service after reports of a stabbing. Officers found a 30-year-old seriously injured man who was treated at the scene and is now in hospital, the Metropolitan Police said. Soon afterwards, police found another man, who is believed to be in his 30s, in the Westow Hill area with stab wounds. He later died at the scene. The man in hospital, whose injuries are described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing, has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. Some businesses in the area have said they’re unable to open because of a road closure and police cordon. Thai Crystal, a restaurant on Westow Hill, confirmed to Metro that they are unable to open because of the police investigation. The entire street is currently blocked off (Picture: UKNIP) Local pub Craft and Courage wrote on social media that they are unable to open up because of a road closure following the murder. They added: ‘Serious police issue on Westow Hill. If you fancy a cold pint, Hepcat, or Gravity Well, or some cans to go, pop down to the Crystal Palace Park Market.’ Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘This is a fast-moving investigation and residents in Crystal Palace will continue to notice an extensive police presence today as our inquiries continue.’ Anyone with information has been asked to reach out to the police. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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