Croydon triple stabbing: One dead and one left fighting for his life in hospital, as multiple arrests made
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Croydon triple stabbing: One dead and one left fighting for his life in hospital, as multiple arrests made
"A 22-year-old man has died and a 21-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after a horror triple stabbing in Croydon. Emergency services were called to Hesterman Way, near to the IKEA, in the early hours of Sunday following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival officers found three men with stab wounds. A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, where he later died."
"Our thoughts remain with the victim's family at his hugely difficult time, we cannot begin to imagine what they are going through. We understand that this incident will be distressing to the local community. My officers continue to work at pace to unpick the events that unfolded and to apprehend those responsible. We urge anyone who may have knowledge of the incident to get in touch with police immediately."
Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing on Hesterman Way, near the IKEA in Croydon, in the early hours of Sunday. Officers found three men with stab wounds; a 22-year-old man was taken to hospital and later died. Two other 21-year-old men were taken to hospital, one with injuries believed to be life-threatening; both were subsequently arrested on suspicion of affray, with the seriously injured man remaining in hospital. Two 25-year-old women and a 28-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody. A crime scene remains in place and police have appealed for information, providing a reference (CAD511/15Feb), a 101 contact and Crimestoppers (0800 555 111).
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