A man has died following a stabbing in Croydon prompting police to launch a murder investigation.

Shortly after 4pm yesterday (Tuesday, June 13), police received reports of a man who was injured at the junction of Melfort Road and Sandfield Road.

The man, 20, was found with stab wounds.

Police performed CPR and called for support from London Ambulance Service.

The man was taken to hospital and died there in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, June 14).

His next of kin have been informed and formal identification will take place.

A post-mortem examination will be scheduled.

There have been no arrests so far and enquiries are ongoing.

Police ask that any witnesses or anyone who can assist the investigation call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5777/13Jun.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A murder investigation is under way following a stabbing in Croydon.

“At 16:16hrs on Tuesday, 13 June, officers on patrol in Thornton Heath were made aware of a man who had been injured at the junction of Melfort Road and Sandfield Road. 

“The man, aged 20, was found with stab injuries.

“Officers performed CPR and requested support from the London Ambulance Service.

“He was taken to hospital but sadly died there in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 June.

“His next of kin have been informed and formal identification awaits.

“A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course. 

“There have been no arrests and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. 

“Any witnesses or anyone who can assist the investigation are asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5777/13Jun.

“To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”