THE victim of a fatal stabbing in Lewisham has been named and pictured by police.  

Gabriel Petrov Stoyanove, 21, was stabbed in Bromley Road at 11.40pm on November 4.  

Police and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene and found Gabriel injured.  

He was taken to hospital for treatment but died on Saturday afternoon (November 5). 

Officers believe that Gabriel was attacked by up to three men, who then fled the scene on foot. 

No arrests have been made following the incident. 

Police enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. 

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference 8645/4Nov. 

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “We know there were several people in the Bromley Road area who either witnessed this incident or the events leading up to and after this incident. 

“I would urge them, along with any road users in the area who may have captured events on dashcam to come forward and speak to police. 

“At this early stage we believe the victim was attacked by up to three men, who then fled the scene on foot. 

“A young man’s family is grieving following another senseless loss of life to knife violence; please help them get justice and speak to police if you know anything that could help us.” 

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 23.50hrs on Friday, 4 November, to a report of a man stabbed in Bromley Road, Downham. 

“Officers attended along with colleagues from London Ambulance Service. 

“They found a man suffering stab injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment but died during the afternoon of Saturday, 5 November. 

“The deceased has been formally identified as 21-year-old Gabriel Petrov Stoyanove. 

“There has been no arrest and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

“Anyone with information or any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, ref 8645/4Nov.  

“To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” 

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