Man Fatally Stabbed in Mitcham at Dawn
A murder probe is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Mitcham in the early hours of Sunday.
Deadly Attack in Mitcham
Police were called to Upper Green East, near Montrose Gardens and London Road, at 3.20am on 20 May following reports of a stabbing. Officers and London Ambulance Service arrived to find a man in his 20s suffering serious stab wounds. Despite paramedics’ efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest Made, Investigation in Progress
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, led by DCI Simon Harding, launched an immediate investigation. A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at a south London police station.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The victim’s identity is yet to be confirmed, with a post-mortem planned. A crime scene is still active near Upper Green East.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sutton incident room on 020 8721 4205. Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
