The man was found with stab wounds by officers outside King’s College Hospital on Denmark Hill
A man has died after being stabbed in a south London street and police have launched a homicide investigation.
The man in his 20s was found critically injured by officers outside King’s College Hospital on Denmark Hill at 0455 GMT. He died shortly after.
Detectives say they believe he was stabbed on Clapham High Street at around 4:45 a.m. and then taken to hospital by a friend.
Cordons is stationed at Clapham while the forensic examination continues.
The Met Police said a post mortem examination would be carried out.
Det Insp Matt Denby said the man’s family had been informed and supported.
He added the investigation was at a “very early stage” and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Det Insp Denby continued: “The victim was taken to hospital by a friend but tragically his injuries proved fatal.
“As I began working with dedicated homicide colleagues and investigators, my thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of this man.
“I can assure them of our total commitment to finding whoever is responsible and bringing them to justice.”
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