Six arrested on suspicion of murder after man, 22, killed in south London stabbing

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young man was fatally stabbed in south London in the early hours of Saturday morning.The Metropolitan Police was alerted after the victim, aged 22, arrived in hospital at 4.37am on July 25, suffering from a severe wound.Officers believe he was injured during disorder in Clapham High Street and Tremadoc Road.The victim died in hospital and his family are being supported by specialist officers, police said. Shortly after the victim was admitted to hospital, four other men also attended with stab wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. They remain in hospital receiving treatment. The four men, one of them aged 24 and three others aged 22, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police also arrested another two men at the hospital on suspicion of murder. They are aged 27 and 23 and remain in police custody.Read MoreInvestigators are focusing on the area around Tremadoc Road and Clapham High Street, where the incident is believed to have happened. Detectives said they are working to establish the full circumstances and are gathering evidence to support the investigation.Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our enquiries are progressing quickly, and we understand that the victim was stabbed at around 4.20am close to Tremadoc Road in Clapham.“Those in the area will continue to notice an increased police presence throughout the day as these enquiries continue.“Officers have arrested six men on suspicion of murder and we are working quickly to establish what has happened.”Superintendent Mark Gallacher, a policing lead for the area, added: “This is a tragic incident and our officers continue to support the family of the young man who has sadly died.“We understand that this will cause concern among the local community and specialist detectives are doing everything possible to determine what has happened.“We are asking anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed anything in the early hours to contact us and support with the ongoing investigation.”Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1474/25July.Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.