A 19-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the neck in Beckenham Place Park during the early hours of this morning.

The man self-presented at a south London hospital with stab injuries to his neck.

It is believed that he was attacked while sitting in a parked car in Beckenham Place Park.

The police were called shortly after he presented himself at the hospital at around 4.50am.

The man later died in the hospital.

His family have not yet been informed, but enquiries are ongoing to track down his next of kin.

No arrests have been made at this stage and a crime scene remains in place around the area that incident took place.

Police are now urging anyone with any further information, including CCTV or dashcam footage which may help with the investigation, to contact them quoting crime reference number CAD 1368/16Jul.

Detective Chief Inspector, Chris Wood, said: “Firstly my thoughts are with the young man’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time.

“I want to reassure them and the wider community that we are working around the clock to establish exactly what happened.

“It is possible that the events surrounding this incident were captured on doorbell or dashcam footage.

“I would urge anyone in Beckenham Hill Road and the surrounding streets to check their devices for any footage.

“We are especially keen to trace anyone else that was in the park at the time.

“Please take a look and call us if you have recordings of any vehicles or people acting suspiciously in the area. It is vital that we establish what happened to this young man.”

A spokesperson for Metropolition Police said: “Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a stabbing in Lewisham.

“Police were called shortly before 04:50hrs on Saturday, 16 July after the victim self-presented at a south London hospital with stab injuries to his neck.

“Sadly the 19-year-old man later died at hospital.

“Enquiries are ongoing to inform his next of kin.

“At this stage in the investigation, detectives believe the injuries were sustained while the victim was sat in a parked car in Beckenham Place Park at about 04:40hrs.

“A crime scene remains in place as the investigation, led by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, continues.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference CAD 1368/16Jul.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

 

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