A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in Crystal Palace
Police were called to Westow Hill in Crystal Palace(Image: Google Maps)
A man has died after being stabbed in Crystal Palace. Officers have launched a murder inquiry following the incident at 3.39am on Sunday, June 21.
Police were called to Westow Hill by the London Ambulance Service following reports of a stabbing. There, they found a man said to be in his 30s with stab wounds.
Despite the best attempts of police and paramedics, he was later pronounced dead at the scene. Another man in his 30s was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
There, his injuries were found to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing. This man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
In a statement, Met Police said: “A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Crystal Palace. Police were called to Westow Hill at 03:39hrs on Sunday, 21 June by the London Ambulance Service following reports of a stabbing.
“Officers arrived to find a man in his 30’s with serious injuries. He was treated on scene before being conveyed to hospital where his injuries have been deemed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
“Shortly after the initial report, officers located another man, believed to be in his 30’s in the Westow Hill area with stab wounds. Despite the best attempts of police and the London Ambulance Service he was later pronounced dead at the scene.
“The 30-year-old man in hospital has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.”
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation said: “Our officers responded quickly alongside the London Ambulance Service who did everything possible to help the victim. This is a fast-moving investigation and residents in Crystal Palace will continue to notice an extensive police presence today as our enquiries continue.
“There are a number of scenes in place, and I encourage anyone who may information or concerns to contact us.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 1302/21JUN26. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
