Deptford stabbing: Man found fatally wounded on street

The man was found fatally injured on Creek Road in Deptford

A 22-year-old man has been stabbed to death in south-east London.

The victim was found with stab wounds on Creek Road, Deptford, at the junction with Deptford Church Street, at about 23:45 BST on Saturday.

He was treated by paramedics and taken to a south London hospital but was pronounced dead an later hour.

The Met said they believe the man may have died following "an altercation between two males or a group of males". No arrests have been made.

"The victim's family are beside themselves with grief and we are working hard to trace those responsible," Det Insp Mark Long said.

The force have launched some 100 murder investigations in the capital this year.