Pensioner, 75, stabbed to death ‘by man known to him’ in London home

A 75-year-old man has been found stabbed to death at a home in south west London.

Police were called to address on Deodar Road, Putney, at 3.36am following reports of a stabbing.

The victim was found with stab injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The Metropolitan Police said they believe he was known to the victim.

Detective Superintendent Amanda Mawhinney from the South West Command Unit which covers Putney said: ‘We are currently supporting the family of a man who was sadly killed in the early hours of this morning.

‘I am aware that people in the community may feel shocked following this – we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public.

‘Although we have made significant progress by making an arrest, I would like to make it clear that our investigation does not stop here. We need the local community to help us understand what happened in the early hours of this morning.

‘We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at around 3am and that saw or heard anything unusual to contact us as soon as possible.

‘You may notice a higher police presence within the area today whilst we carry out our enquiries.

‘A scene is in place as well as road closures. If you feel the need to raise anything with our officers, then please feel free to speak with them whilst they are in the area.’

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