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Five arrested after teenager dies in Sydenham stabbing

Police have launched a murder investigation after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Sydenham.

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Police appeal after Sydenham stabbing

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.

– Detective Chief Inspector Russell Taylor, Metropolitan Police

Anyone who saw the fight should call 020 8721 4868, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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