A man who was fatally stabbed in Crystal Palace has been named by police as 24-year-old Jamal Abdalla. The victim was found with serious injuries at the scene on Westwood Hill at around 3.40pm on Tuesday. He was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.
The Metropolitan Police Service have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Detectives are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area around the time of the stabbing.
Police are also reviewing CCTV footage and are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The community in Crystal Palace is in shock following the tragic incident, with many people taking to social media to express their condolences to the victim's family.
The police investigation is ongoing, and residents in the area are being reassured that detectives are working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.