Southeast London — A police investigation is underway after a person died following a stabbing in Fordham Park, New Cross, on Tuesday night.
The Metropolitan Police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing near Clifton Rise, close to the Fordham Park area in New Cross Gate in the London Borough of Lewisham. Emergency services attended, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police cordoned off sections of Clifton Rise and parts of Fordham Park to secure the area and allow forensic teams to carry out initial work. Detectives are continuing enquiries, including reviewing available CCTV and speaking with potential witnesses.
As of Wednesday, police said no suspects had been arrested. Officers have remained in the area as the investigation continues, and residents have been urged to avoid speculation and rely on verified updates from official sources.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact police, emphasizing that public cooperation may be important in establishing the full circumstances of what happened.
The victim’s identity has not been released, and further details are expected as the investigation develops.
