Man, 40, killed after ‘stabbing’ as cops arrest three men on suspicion of murder

A MAN was killed after an alleged stabbing as police arrested three men on suspicion of murder. The victim, 40, was found dead off of a residential road in Croydon, South London, just before 6.30pm this evening. Cops were called to Leslie Grove Place to reports that a man had been stabbed. They found the […]

A MAN was killed after an alleged stabbing as police arrested three men on suspicion of murder.

The victim, 40, was found dead off of a residential road in Croydon, South London, just before 6.30pm this evening.

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Cops rushed to Leslie Grove Place following reports that a man had been fatally stabbed[/caption]

Cops were called to Leslie Grove Place to reports that a man had been stabbed.

They found the 40-year-old at the scene, and he was tragically pronounced dead.

Police are still working to identify the victim.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police confirmed.

They are being held in police custody.

The Met Police said in a statement: “At 18:29hrs on Thursday, 21 April police were called to Leslie Grove Place following reports that a person had been stabbed.

“Officers attended and found a man, believed to be aged 40, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Efforts are ongoing to confirm the identity of the man.

“His next of kin will then be informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

“Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in police custody.

“Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101, providing the reference 6339/21APR.”