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Man, 21, stabbed to death in south east London

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 | .. | 0 Comment | 12:43 pm
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A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed on Hillingdon Street in Kennington, South London, on Monday night (April 14). Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.15pm, but despite rapid medical intervention, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that no arrests have been made and a murder investigation is now underway. Emergency Response According to the London Ambulance Service, first responders arrived within four minutes of the emergency call. Resources dispatched included an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an advanced paramedic, and London???s Air Ambulance. ???Our crews treated a man at the scene. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency responders, he died,??? a spokesperson confirmed. Ongoing Investigation The crime scene on Hillingdon Street remains cordoned off, with officers guarding a residential property inside the police tape. A forensic tent has been erected, and investigators were seen entering a block of flats throughout the day. Detectives have yet to formally identify the victim, and efforts are ongoing to trace the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101, quoting CAD7392/14APR, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A City in Crisis This latest killing comes amid a surge in knife-related violence across the capital. Just last week, seven people were stabbed in a 48-hour period, highlighting growing concerns over youth safety and street crime. Residents in Kennington have expressed shock and sadness, with one witness telling reporters: ???We heard shouting and then saw flashing lights. It???s heartbreaking. This is becoming all too common.??? Community Appeal Authorities are urging anyone in the area who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or who may have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Police were called to Hillingdon Street in Walworth at around 9.15pm last night(Picture: UKNIP)

A 21-year-old man has been stabbed to death in south London, with six people arrested.

Police and emergency services were called to Hillingdon Street in Walworth at around 9pm last night, after reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated the 21-year-old man for stab injuries. Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Scotland Yard said enquiries are ongoing to find his family. Five men and a woman all in their 20s were arrested shortly after on suspicion of murder.

They all remain in police custody, pending further investigation.

A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed on Hillingdon Street in Kennington, South London, on Monday night (April 14). Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.15pm, but despite rapid medical intervention, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that no arrests have been made and a murder investigation is now underway. Emergency Response According to the London Ambulance Service, first responders arrived within four minutes of the emergency call. Resources dispatched included an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an advanced paramedic, and London???s Air Ambulance. ???Our crews treated a man at the scene. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency responders, he died,??? a spokesperson confirmed. Ongoing Investigation The crime scene on Hillingdon Street remains cordoned off, with officers guarding a residential property inside the police tape. A forensic tent has been erected, and investigators were seen entering a block of flats throughout the day. Detectives have yet to formally identify the victim, and efforts are ongoing to trace the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101, quoting CAD7392/14APR, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A City in Crisis This latest killing comes amid a surge in knife-related violence across the capital. Just last week, seven people were stabbed in a 48-hour period, highlighting growing concerns over youth safety and street crime. Residents in Kennington have expressed shock and sadness, with one witness telling reporters: ???We heard shouting and then saw flashing lights. It???s heartbreaking. This is becoming all too common.??? Community Appeal Authorities are urging anyone in the area who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or who may have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Officers could be seen searching a flat earlier today (Picture: UKNIP)

Borough Commander Emma Bond said: ‘We understand this news is both shocking and unsettling to the community and a number of crime scenes remain in place.

‘Our investigations continue and there will be an increased police presence in the area, I advise anyone in the community who has concerns to speak to their local officers.

‘I would also like to appeal to the public for information. Please, if you saw, heard or have any footage following last night’s incident then please come forward.

A 21-year-old man has died after being stabbed on Hillingdon Street in Kennington, South London, on Monday night (April 14). Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.15pm, but despite rapid medical intervention, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that no arrests have been made and a murder investigation is now underway. Emergency Response According to the London Ambulance Service, first responders arrived within four minutes of the emergency call. Resources dispatched included an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an advanced paramedic, and London???s Air Ambulance. ???Our crews treated a man at the scene. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency responders, he died,??? a spokesperson confirmed. Ongoing Investigation The crime scene on Hillingdon Street remains cordoned off, with officers guarding a residential property inside the police tape. A forensic tent has been erected, and investigators were seen entering a block of flats throughout the day. Detectives have yet to formally identify the victim, and efforts are ongoing to trace the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101, quoting CAD7392/14APR, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A City in Crisis This latest killing comes amid a surge in knife-related violence across the capital. Just last week, seven people were stabbed in a 48-hour period, highlighting growing concerns over youth safety and street crime. Residents in Kennington have expressed shock and sadness, with one witness telling reporters: ???We heard shouting and then saw flashing lights. It???s heartbreaking. This is becoming all too common.??? Community Appeal Authorities are urging anyone in the area who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or who may have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forward and assist with the investigation.
A cordon remains in place and police are still trying to contact the 21-year-old’s family (Picture: UKNIP)

‘Your information can significantly help our detectives with their investigation. You can do so by calling 101, referencing CAD 7392/14APR.’

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