Boy, 17, arrested in Sutton after murder

The boy was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday morning (October 4) and he remains in custody.

Police launched an investigation after officers were called at 9pm on Monday, October 2 to reports of a 42-year-old man stabbed outside an address in Typhoon Way.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended, and the man was treated at the scene.

He died as a result of his injuries.

His family are aware.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Police say there still remains an increased presence in the area.

If you have any concerns, approach and speak police.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan from the Met’s Specialist Crime leads the investigation and said: “This arrest marks a significant development in our investigation but we still need the help of the local community and wider public.

“I would appeal to anyone who has information but has yet to get in contact with police to do so immediately.

"I would also reiterate my request for those in the area to check doorbell footage or any other cameras and see if you have captured something which be of interest.”

A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information, video or images that could help police should call 101 or post @MetCC via X ref CAD 7417/2 Oct.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A 17-year-old man was arrested this morning (Wednesday, 4 October) on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

“An investigation was launched after officers were called at approximately 21:01hrs on Monday, 2 October to reports of a 42-year-old man suffering stab injuries outside an address in Typhoon Way.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the man was treated at the scene.

“Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he died as a result of his injuries.

“His family are aware.

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