TWO people have been arrested after a man died following a stabbing in Wandsworth.  

The incident happened in Trinity Crescent at 1.15am today.  

Police, ambulance crews, and London’s air ambulance were called to the scene. 

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the man, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Works are ongoing to inform his next of kin. 

A man and a woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.  

Both currently remain in police custody. 

A crime scene remains in place. 

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote reference CAD reference 349/27Jul. 

Information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

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

“Police were called at approximately 01:15hrs on Wednesday, 27 July by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a man, believed aged in his 40s, suffering serious injuries at an address on Trinity Crescent, SW17. 

“Officers and London’s Air Ambulance attended but despite the efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

“Work is ongoing to inform all next of kin. 

“A man and a woman – no further details - were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and both remain in custody. 

“A crime scene remains in place. 

“Homicide detectives from Specialist Crime are investigating. 

“At this early stage, anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD reference 349/27Jul. 

“Alternatively you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” 

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