
This is the first picture of a man who was fatally stabbed in the centre of Wimbledon in south west London at the weekend.
Luke Brereton, 40, from Mitcham, was on a night out on the busy high street when he was attacked shortly after half past midnight.
His devastated family lay flowers at the spot where he collapsed yesterday afternoon. They declined to speak.
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The Met said his family are aware and continuing to receive support from specialist officers.
Yesterday afternoon Amar Zafar, of Cambridge Grove Road, Kingston, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

Forensics officers have been trawling for clues at the scene while police have obtained CCTV footage of the incident with detectives examining the images.
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Yesterday, local businesses and residents laid floral tributes at the scene, which is near a number of bars and restaurants.
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Several were open at the time of the incident and have been cooperating with police during their investigation, it is understood.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family. We understand the impact this will have on the local community
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