A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing in Wandsworth.
Today (September 2) officers from Met Police arrested a man, aged 36, on suspicion of the murder of Theo Porteous, who died from his injuries following a stabbing.
On August 24 at around 12:36pm police were called to Thessaly Road, where a man was found suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Theo, aged 32, was treated by paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, however he was later pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency services were called.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident should contact police on 101 or by tweeting @MetCC quoting the reference 3633/24AUG.
A spokesperson for Met police said: “On Saturday, 2 September, officers arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Theo Porteous.
"He was taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.
“Police were called to Thessaly Road, SW8 at 12:36hrs on Thursday, 24 August, where they found a man with a number of knife wounds.
“The London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended and despite the efforts of medics to save him, 32-year-old Theo was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at 13:09hrs.
“His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers “Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 3633/24AUG.
“You can also share information, photos and videos directly with the investigation team.
“To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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