Five arrested after teenager dies in Sydenham stabbing
Police have launched a murder investigation after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Sydenham.
Police have launched a murder investigation after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Sydenham.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed a fight in which one teenager died and another was injured. Police were called to Sydenham last night. Detective Chief Inspector Russell Taylor said:
A number of youths gathered in Wells Park Road before a fight broke out. Many people would have witnessed the attack as well as the aftermath. I would urge those people to contact officers so that we can piece together the events that lead up to this murder.
Anyone who saw the fight should call 020 8721 4868, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The unlicensed events unfolded on Saturday night at Clapham Common and Tooting Bec Common.
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