A murder investigation has been launched following a fatal stabbing outside a KFC restaurant on Brixton Road, SW9, in the early hours of Thursday morning (20 March).
Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at approximately 5:10am after reports of a man suffering from stab injuries. Officers arrived alongside London Ambulance Service crews, but despite their best efforts, the victim — believed to be a man in his 30s — was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s next of kin have been informed, and a crime scene remains in place as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, and police have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing.
In a statement, a Met Police spokesperson said:
A murder investigation is under way following the stabbing of a man in Brixton Road, SW9. Officers responded at around 05:10hrs on Thursday, 20 March. A man in his 30s was found with stab wounds and, sadly, was pronounced dead at the scene. One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. A crime scene remains in place as investigations continue.
Police are urging anyone with information, dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 843/20Mar, or reach out via X (formerly Twitter) @MetCC. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
