Police hunt for Peckham Rye Park killer who stabbed 29-year old victim

A murder investigation is under way following a fatal stabbing in Peckham on Friday evening.

The 29-year-old victim has yet to be named and, so far, no arrests have been made.

He was found at around 8.30pm on Friday, in Peckham Rye Park and Common, close to the café, off Strakers Road.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, he died at the scene shortly after 9pm.

The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem took place on Saturday, and found the cause of death to be a haemorrhage and a stab wound to the heart.

A crime scene is in place covering much of the park and enquiries continue.

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “My thoughts are with the family of the man who has been killed. We will provide them with every possible support.

“The investigation is in its early stages and as yet no arrests have been made. We are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry as we piece together what happened on Friday evening.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in or around the park, particularly in the area near the café and playground, at about 8pm.

“We would also like to hear from anyone else with information about this attack. I know it can be daunting to come forward, but the insight you may be able to offer could be crucial in identifying the person or people responsible.”

Any who witnessed the incident, or who has information about what happened, is asked to call 101 with the reference 6165/30DEC.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: Police officers near the taped-off cafe as they investigate the scene of the crime (Picture: Kendall Brown/PA Wire/PA Images)