A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in a 'frenzied' attack in Croydon and a 35-year-old woman was killed at a residential address in Waltham Forest.

The man was walking along a residential street in Croydon, south London, when he was pounced upon in a 'brutal and frenzied attack' by a group of suspects in the early hours of today.

He was treated by paramedics at the scene after suffering multiple stab wounds shortly after midnight but died during surgery at hospital more than two hours after the attack.

Met Police confirmed no arrests have been made yet.

The man was walking along a residential street (above) in Croydon, south London, when he was pounced upon in a 'brutal and frenzied attack' by a group of suspects

A forensics officer using a blood stained door (left) and what appears to be a blood hand print on the front door of a property (right)

Detective Chief Inspector John Massey said: 'This was a brutal and frenzied attack on a young man walking along the street. It is imperative that anyone who can name the attackers or has footage of Stroud Green Road around the time of the incident, contacts us as soon as possible.

'My officers are waiting to take your call and all information will be treated in strictest confidence - your call could help us remove violent individuals from your area.'

The 24-year-old victim's next of kin has been informed and a post-mortem is set to be carried out.

A Met Police spokesman said: 'A murder investigation has been launched following a fatal stabbing in Croydon.

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'Police were called to Stroud Green Way, Croydon, by London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 00.15hrs on Wednesday, 26 February, to a report of a stabbing.

'Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. At the scene, a 24-year-old man was found suffering from multiple stab injuries.

'The injured man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where he died during surgery. He was pronounced dead at 02.46hrs. Next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

'At this early stage there have been no arrests. Anyone with information or footage of the area before, during or after the incident, is asked to call 101 quoting 71/26FEB, Tweet @MetCC or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.'

Forensics on the scene after the stabbing of a 24-year-old man in Croydon, south London. Met Police confirmed no arrests have been made yet

Forensics go into a house following the stabbing in Croydon. The man was treated by paramedics at the scene but died during surgery at hospital

The woman was found with what are believed to be stab wounds at a residential address in Waltham Forest yesterday morning.

Police were called to the address with medics from the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attending, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man, 54, was arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.

Detective Inspector Olly Clark, said: 'At this very early stage we are treating this as a domestic-related incident and believe the parties were known to each other. We are not seeking further suspects.

'A man was arrested at the scene and officers will be working hard to establish the exact sequence of events which led to this woman losing her life.

'A post-mortem examination in due course will help us establish this and we will keep the victim's family and local community informed as the investigation progresses.'

The incidents follow two men and a dog being stabbed after a fight broke out at a wake in south London.

Forensic officers shown with torches at the crime scene in Peckham after two men and a dog were stabbed following a fight breaking out

Crime scene: Forensic officers are pictured scouring Commercial Way, Peckham, south London, after a double stabbing there last night

A dog, believed to be a bullmastiff, was also stabbed and rushed to an animal hospital nearby

Officers were scrambled to Commercial Way, Peckham, just after 11pm on Tuesday where they found two men suffering knife wounds.

A dog, believed to be a bullmastiff, was also stabbed and rushed to an animal hospital nearby.

The two victims were men in their 20s. One had a non-life-threatening injury and refused further medical treatment, while the other was taken to hospital.

The fight broke out near The Bradfield Club, which is situated near the Damilola Taylor Centre, a community centre named after the 10-year-old boy stabbed in the area in November 2000.

The two victims were men in their 20s. One had a non-life-threatening injury and refused further medical treatment, while the other was taken to hospital. Pictured: Police on the scene on Tuesday night

The area was cordoned off after the brawl broke out and two people were stabbed after 11pm on Tuesday

Blood is pictured on the street in Peckham after the fight broke out following a funeral wake

A Met Police spokesman said: 'Police were called to Commercial Way, SE15, shortly after 23.00hrs on Tuesday, 25 February to reports of a group of males fighting.

'Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. Two men, believed to be in their 20s/30s, were found with stab wounds.

'A dog was also found with stab injuries. One of the men's injuries was assessed as non life-threatening and he refused further medical treatment.

'The other man has been taken to hospital for treatment. His condition is not thought to be life threatening at this time.

'Two men have been arrested on suspicion of affray. Enquiries continue.'