Murder investigation launched after man, 60, stabbed to death in south London

A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing
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Martin Coulter1 December 2017
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Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 60-year-old man was stabbed to death in south London.

Police were called at approximately 02.35am on Friday, December 1 to Marmora Road following reports of a stabbing.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service discovered a 60-year-old man with serious injuries. He died at the scene a short time later.

His next of kin have been informed. Formal identification is yet to take place but a post-mortem examination will be held soon. Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.

A 61-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call detectives in the incident room on 020 8721 4005 or contact via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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