A 24-year-old man has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital after a triple stabbing during a knife fight in Clapham.

Police were called to the large group fighting in Wandsworth Road at 4.05am on Sunday.

Ambulance crews including an air ambulance were sent to the scene as three people had been stabbed.

A 24-year-old man died – formal identification has not yet taken place and a post-mortem examination will be held.

Two other victims, both aged in their 20s, were taken to hospital after the stabbing.

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One was treated for non-life-threatening injuries while the other remains in hospital with serious injuries.

A murder investigation has now been launched by the Metropolitan Police.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 1169/29Sep.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Payne, said: “One man has lost his life and two others have been treated in hospital for their injuries.

“My team has been working around the clock to establish what happened and our enquiries remain ongoing.

“I am today appealing for anyone who was in the area of Wandsworth Road in the early hours of Sunday to come forward and speak with us.

“It is possible that you may have seen something that can help us identify those responsible.

“I would also ask that people check their dash cam or any private CCTV to see if you captured any part of the attack, or anyone running away.”

Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, who is in charge of policing in Lambeth, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the young man who has lost his life in the most tragic of circumstances.

“We are working closely with our colleagues to ensure that arrests are made as quickly as possible.

“I know the local community will be shocked by these events.

“You can expect to see officers in the area and I would encourage anyone with concerns, or information, to please speak with them.”