A man has died after being found stabbed in a car following a broad daylight attack in Ladywell.
Police were called just before 2pm today (May 10) after the man, 29, was found in a car on Malyons Road.
His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers.
Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
There have been no arrests.
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A nearby resident told the News Shopper that helicopters were heard overhead, and there was a “heavy police presence” earlier today, with the road cordoned off.
He alleged that there had been an "altercation between a cyclist and motorist".
He also said a forensics tent has been erected at the scene.
We have asked London Ambulance Service for more information.
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 3928/10May.
To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A spokesperson for the Met said: “Police were called at 13:59hrs on Wednesday, 10 May after a man was found with stab wounds in a car in Malyons Road, Ladywell.
“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance. Despite their efforts, a 29-year-old man died at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
“Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command have been informed and enquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing.
“A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
“There have been no arrests.
“Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 3928/10May.
“To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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