Man in 20s stabbed to death in Croydon, police suspect

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Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death on Friday night.

The officers were called around 6.02pm last night by London Ambulance Service who reported that the man suffered a stab wound in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon.

A man who was arrested in connection with the fatal incident remains in custody and is being questioned as part of the investigation.

The scene in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, remains cordoned off while the incident is investigated

The scene in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, remains cordoned off while the incident is investigated

Officers pictured at the scene of the fatal stabbing, where a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene

Officers pictured at the scene of the fatal stabbing, where a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene

Officers pictured at the scene of the fatal stabbing, where a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene

The stabbing happened just off a busy market street in Croydon, south London, on Friday night

The stabbing happened just off a busy market street in Croydon, south London, on Friday night

The stabbing happened just off a busy market street in Croydon, south London, on Friday night

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: ‘Officers are still in the area carrying out urgent enquiries.

‘Local people with information and concerns are encouraged to speak to these officers.

‘Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting CAD6022/12Apr.

‘You can also give information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’