Fifth Arrest Made in Lambeth Stabbing Death of 20-Year-Old Salem Koudou

Detectives probing the murder of 20-year-old Salem Koudou have made a breakthrough with a fifth arrest in the case.

Man, 21, Arrested on Murder Suspicion

On Tuesday, 1 September, police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was taken to a south London police station but has since been bailed as inquiries continue.

Deadly Fight on Overton Road Sparks Investigation

  • The incident unfolded on Thursday, 20 August at around 5.55pm near Overton Road, SW9.
  • Police, London Ambulance Service, and London’s Air Ambulance rushed to the scene.
  • Salem was found with stab wounds on Wynne Road, SW9, and taken to hospital but tragically died at 8.53pm.

Two Men Charged with Murder

So far, two men have been formally charged with Salem Koudou’s murder as the investigation intensifies.

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