Police have launched a murder probe after a fatal stabbing rocked Lewisham overnight.
Young Man Killed in Early Morning Stabbing
At 3:06am on Wednesday, 15 October, officers rushed to Rushey Green following reports of a stabbing. Emergency crews found a man in his 20s suffering from stab wounds. Despite emergency treatment and a frantic dash to hospital, he sadly died.
The victim’s grieving family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
“Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of this young man who have lost someone they love in such a tragic way,” said Borough Commander Trevor Lawry. “I know the community will have concerns following this incident. A dedicated homicide team is working to piece together what happened this morning. If you have any information, please come forward. A crime scene will remain in place for several hours, and we thank local residents for their patience.”
No arrests have been made yet. Formal ID and a special postmortem are set to take place.
How You Can Help Police
- If you saw anything or have info, call police on 101 quoting CAD635/15Oct.
- Stay anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detectives continue their hunt for answers in this shocking Lewisham murder case. Residents are urged to speak up and help bring the killer to justice.
