Mitcham stabbing: Man in his 20s killed Published duration 20 May 2018 Related Topics London violence

image caption The victim died early on Sunday at the junction between Upper Green East and Montrose Gardens in Mitcham

A man has been stabbed to death in south London.

Police were called at about 03:30 BST to the junction between Upper Green East and Montrose Gardens in Mitcham.

Officers found a man, thought to be in his 20s, with multiple stab wounds. Paramedics tried to save him but he died at the scene.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is presently in custody in a south London police station.

Officers are yet to formally identify the victim. Post-mortem tests were due to be held later.

A police cordon remains in place.

image caption Paramedics tried to save the victim but he died at the scene

Mitcham and Morden MP Siobhain McDonagh offered her condolences to the victim's family and said she would attend a police meeting on Monday about the killing.

"They will do everything they can to bring the perpetrator to justice," he added.

Earlier this month, an urgent investigation into the recent surge in violent crime in London was launched by members of the London Assembly.