Detectives are appealing to the public for information as they investigate a tragic fatal stabbing that occurred in Croydon’s New Addington neighbourhood on Tuesday, September 12.
Police received a distress call at approximately 18:00 BST on Tuesday evening, reporting a violent altercation on North Walk in New Addington. Responding officers, alongside the London Ambulance Service, swiftly arrived at the scene where they discovered two men suffering from stab wounds.
Tragically, one of the victims, a 20-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been notified, and a post-mortem examination is scheduled to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding his death. The second victim, a 19-year-old man, was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Thankfully, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, and he is now in stable condition.
A 20-year-old man has been apprehended by authorities on suspicion of murder, and officers from the Specialist Crime unit are leading the investigation into this distressing incident.
Detective Inspector Jason Fitzpatrick, who is overseeing the case, emphasised the importance of gathering witness accounts and evidence: “This fatal attack happened in daylight, and I’m sure it would have been witnessed by a number of people. We are carrying out a number of enquiries, including a review of local CCTV. I would ask that anyone who has a video doorbell, or who was driving in the area with a dash cam, to please check their footage. It is vital that we establish what happened yesterday evening and locate those responsible.”
Superintendent Mitch Carr, from the South Area BCU, expressed his condolences and urged community collaboration: “The local community will share our shock and concerns following this tragic loss of a young life. You will see additional police officers in the area, and I would ask that you speak with them if you have any information. It is only by working together that we can reduce violent crime, and we need your help with this investigation.”
Authorities are urging any potential witnesses or individuals with relevant information to come forward. They can contact the police at 101 or reach out to @MetCC, quoting reference CAD 6879/12Sep. For those who wish to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted at 0800 555 111 or through their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.
