Police were called at around 10:40hrs on Sunday, 10 November, to reports of a number of people stabbed in East Street, SE17.
Officers attended the location along with ambulance colleagues. A man, believed to be aged in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and taken into police custody.
Three injured people were found. Sadly, one man died at the scene. Enquiries are under way to confirm his identity and inform his family.
Two other people – a man and a woman – were taken to hospital for treatment. We await an assessment of their condition.
Commander Peter Stevens said: “Tragically, a man lost his life this morning, and officers are working hard to establish exactly what happened and to provide support to his family. My thoughts and sincere sympathies are with them, and with the other people injured.
“Our investigation is at a very early stage. One man was rapidly arrested by officers responding to the incident. At present, although enquiries are ongoing, nobody else is sought.
“The incident is not being treated as terrorism. Enquiries continue, led by dedicated detectives from Specialist Crime.
“I want to thank those people who have already shared their accounts of what they saw with police. I urge anyone with information or footage, or any witnesses yet to speak with police, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to call 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting reference 2690/10nov. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.
