Murder investigation following fatal stabbing in Lewisham

A murder investigation has been launched in Lewisham following a fatal stabbing. Police were called by London Ambulance Service [LAS] at 04:55hrs on Friday, 28 May to reports of concerns for the welfare of an occupant at an address in Wild Goose Drive, SE14. Officers and 1 attended. A 74-year-old man was found suffering from knife injuries at the scene. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man was pronounced deceased at 05:57hrs. His next of kin are aware. A post-mortem will be scheduled in due course. We await formal identification. A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He was taken to a south 1 police station where he remains at this time. The deceased and the suspect were known to each other. Detective Inspector Steven Keogh, investigating from Specialist Crime South, said: “At this very early stage we retain an open mind as to the circumstance surrounding this 1, but, I can confirm that we are not seeking any other persons in connection with this isolated incident which involved one victim.” A crime scene remains in place and officers remain on scene. Enquiries continue. Anyone with information that could assist this investigation should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1005/28May. To remain 100% 1 please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestopper_uk.org.