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A murder probe is underway after a young man was stabbed to death in a "sustained" broad daylight attack in south London.

The 20-year-old was found with serious knife wounds in Croydon, on Monday evening.

He died at the scene, in Albert Road, South Norwood.

Police said the alarm was raised at about 5pm, when the area would have been busy with commuters.

(Image: Andy Datson/Croydon Advertiser)

Detective Inspector Tom Dahri said: "A young man has been murdered and we are doing everything we can to catch those involved.

"This sustained attack happened at rush hour when a lot of people would have been walking or driving home through the area.

"I would appeal for anyone who saw anything to call us and help us build a clearer picture of what took place.

"Local CCTV footage is being retrieved and examined by my team."

(Image: Andy Datson/Croydon Advertiser)

Investigators remained at the scene late on Monday night as officers informed the victim's next-of-kin.

So far no-one has been arrested in connection with the killing, the force said.

(Image: Andy Datson/Croydon Advertiser)

A local resident, who asked not to be named, told the Croydon Advertiser : "I heard a shout and then I got a call about 10 minutes later from a friend saying someone had been stabbed.

"I had no idea they had died though. This isn't the first time it's happened around here, it's pretty scary."

(Image: Andy Datson/Croydon Advertiser)

Another resident, who also requested to be anonymous, said: "It's mad. It's so close to my house and my kids walk to school that way every day.

"I'm too scared to let them out now, it's just really mad."

Anyone with information is asked to call police at the incident room on 0208 721 4961.

They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or tweet police via MetCC.