Brixton stabbing: Murder probe as young man knifed to death and another left injured after 'fight' in south London

A young man was knifed to death and another man was found with stab wounds after a "fight" broke out in south London.A young man was knifed to death and another man was found with stab wounds after a "fight" broke out in south London.

Scotland Yard said officers were called to reports of a fight in Brixton at around 6pm on Thursday.

A man, believed to be in his 20s, was found with stab wounds in Overton Road. He was taken to hospital and his condition has been deemed non-life threatening.

Shortly after, police were called to Wynne Road where they found a second man, also believed to be in his 20s, with stab injuries.

He was taken to hospital for treatment, but he died at around 8.50pm.

The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation and enquiries are underway to locate and inform his next of kin.Officers found an overturned car in nearby Marcella Road, which is being linked to the stabbings.

A crime scene remains in place and as of yet no arrests have been made.

A section 60 has been put in place covering the postcode areas of SW9, SW4, SW8, SE11 and SE5, and is due to expire at 9am on Friday.

Anyone with information that could assist police at this early stage is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 5998/20Aug. 

Reference: Evening Standard: April Roach 20/08/2020