Met appeal for witnesses after Lewisham murder

Police have made an urgent appeal for witnesses after a man was stabbed to death in Lewisham.

The Met were called at around 11.50pm on Friday to a report of a man stabbed in Bromley Road near the junction with Downham Way, Downham.

Emergency services found a 21-year-old man suffering stab injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment but died on Saturday afternoon.

The Met said they believe they know the identity of the deceased and his next of kin have been informed but formal identification is yet to take place.

Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, is leading the investigation, and said: “We know there were several people in the Bromley Road area who either witnessed this incident or the events leading up to and after it.

“I would urge them, along with any road users in the area who may have captured events on dashcam, to come forward and speak to police.

“At this early stage we believe the victim was attacked by up to three men, who then fled the scene on foot.

“A young man’s family is grieving following another senseless loss of life to knife violence; please help them get justice and speak to police if you know anything that could help us.”

So far there have been no arrests and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Anyone with information or any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, ref 8645/4Nov. To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: Bromley Road junction with Downham Way in Lewisham (Picture: Google Street View)