BEINSMARTSIDE UK First picture of man, 26, stabbed to death on his doorstep in Lewisham

First picture of man, 26, stabbed to death on his doorstep in Lewisham

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26-year-old Ayowale Aledejana was stabbed on Monson Road, London (Pictures: Met Police/PA)

This is the first picture of a 26-year-old man found stabbed to death at his south London home.

Ayowale Aledejana of South Norwood, Croydon was found suffering critical knife injuries in Monson Road, New Cross at 7.30pm on Saturday, 2 August.

A police officer at the scene at in Monson Road, New Cross, south-east London, where a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death on Saturday. Picture date: Sunday August 3, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Lucy North/PA Wire
A police officer at the scene at in Monson Road, New Cross, south-east London, where a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death on Saturday (Credits: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to save him but he died at the scene.

Two people, a 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody.

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Murder arrest after man, 26, stabbed to death at home in Lewisham stabbing
Police officers gather at the scene in New Cross (Pictures: UKNIP)

Floral tributes have been left to the victim as people gathered outside to pay their respects. The victim’s family is being supported by officers.

Forensics are sweeping the scene at the terraced home which has front door keys left stuck in the door.

Flowers are placed near to the scene at Monson Road, New Cross, south-east London, where a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death on Saturday. Picture date: Sunday August 3, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Lucy North/PA Wire
Flowers are placed near to the scene at Monson Road, New Cross, south-east London
(Credits: Lucy North/PA Wire)

DCI Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this difficult time.

‘I understand this incident will be concerning and we are carrying out a fast-paced and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances. I would encourage anyone who has not yet spoken to us.’

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call 101.

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