The victim of a fatal stabbing at a park in Peckham has been named by police.

Kalabe Legesse, 29, was stabbed in Peckham Rye Park near Strakers Road just before 8.25pm on December 30.

Officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics were called to the scene. 

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

A post-mortem found the cause of his death to be a haemorrhage and a stab wound to the heart.

His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: "Kalabe's family and friends have been left devastated by his death, which occurred after a brutal and senseless attack when he was simply sitting in the park, minding his own business.

"We have been working tirelessly to identify those responsible and are keen to hear from anyone who was in or around the park, particularly in the area near the café and playground, at about 8pm.

“At this early stage in the investigation we believe we are looking for two suspects riding pedal bikes, who fled the scene towards Peckham Rye."

Anyone witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 and quote reference 6165/30Dec22.

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

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Detectives investigating the murder of a 29-year-old man in Peckham Rye are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

“Kalabe Legesse was found with a stab wound after police were called at 8.24pm on Friday, 30 December to Peckham Rye Park and Common, close to the café off Strakers Road.

“Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

“A post-mortem examination took place on Saturday, 31 December, and found the cause of death to be a haemorrhage and a stab wound to the heart.

“His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.”