Brawl in busy Southwark street leads to one stabbed to death in broad daylight

A brawl between rival groups left one man stabbed to death in a busy Southwark street at the end of the working day.

Cops were called at 5.28pm today, Wednesday, 13 May to Great Dover Street.

It was reported that a number of males were fighting near the location.

Officers found the victim with stab injuries – and paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance were also at the scene, but the male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are at the scene and an urgent investigation has been launched. A number of people have been arrested.

Cordons are in place at several locations in the area. A Section 60 order has been authorised and police will be conducting additional patrols.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, ref CAD 5269.

To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.

If there are any young people who have information about violence or knife crime, they can visit fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.

If you need help or information to support someone you suspect is involved in knife crime, or you want assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive