Man Dies in Brutal Morning Stab Attack on Old Kent Road
A brutal stabbing rocked Old Kent Road, SE1, early Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024. Police rushed to the scene after urgent reports of a knife attack.
Emergency Services Race to Scene
London’s Air Ambulance and the 1 Ambulance Service scrambled to the location where they found a man critically injured with stab wounds. Despite a frantic life-saving effort, the victim tragically died at 7:22 am.
Two Arrested as Police Launch Homicide Probe
Authorities quickly arrested one man and one woman, both currently in police custody. The area remains sealed off with police cordons as an intensive investigation unfolds.
Met Police Appeal for Witnesses
Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the enquiry. They are urging anyone who saw the stabbing or knows anything important to come forward immediately.
Witnesses can call 101 or contact the Metropolitan Police via Twitter on @MetCC, quoting the reference number 891/9DEC.
Victim’s Identity and Next Steps
Police are working to formally identify the victim and inform his family. A post-mortem will determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the death.
