The Met has launched a murder probe after a man was fatally stabbed in the heart of Wimbledon.
Deadly Stabbing Shakes Wimbledon Just After Midnight
Shortly after midnight on Sunday, 22 February, emergency services rushed to The Broadway, Wimbledon, following reports of a stabbing. Police, London Ambulance Service, and London’s Air Ambulance all responded to the shocking scene.
Man in His 30s Arrested – Police Call It an Isolated Attack
Later that night, officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody. Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and say they are not looking for anyone else at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Urges Witnesses to Speak Out
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family. This is a shocking act of violence in the heart of a busy town, and we understand the impact this will have on the local community,” said Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley. “While we have made an arrest, we still need anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward. No detail is too small.”
See Something? Say Something!
- Call police on 101, quoting CAD 244/22FEB.
- Or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
