Lambeth Police have reported that a fatal stabbing took place tonight close to Brixton Underground Station around 8.15pm, with a crime scene still in place at 9.35pm.
An Air Ambulance attended the scene (pictured above) and the police say one man has been arrested.
Here’s their full statement:
Man dies following stabbing in Brixton
Police were called at 20:18hrs on Wednesday, 21 July to reports of an assault close to Brixton Underground Station.
Officers attended and found a man, believed to be aged in his early 20s, suffering from a stab injury. They immediately provided first aid.
The London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended but despite their efforts the man was pronounced dead at the scene at the 20:45hrs.
His next of kin has been informed and are being supported by officers. Formal identification has not taken place.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
A man was arrested nearby on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
A crime scene remains in place and enquiries continue.
Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have been informed.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 7056/21Jul. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Officers are at the scene of a fatal stabbing close to #Brixton Underground Station. The man’s family have been informed. One man was arrested nearby. A crime scene is in place. Call 101 ref: 7056/21Jul with any information.
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— Lambeth Police | Central South BCU (@LambethMPS) July 21, 2021
Read more
- Brixton stabbing: Man killed after ‘group confrontation’ [BBC]
- Brixton stabbing: First picture of man in his early 20s stabbed to death outside London Underground station [MLN]
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