Croydon: Arrest as man fatally stabbed in Fellmongers Yard

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Police presence on Surrey Street, Croydon, following reports of a man suffering a stab injury in Fellmongers Yard,Image source, Simon Bates/PA Media
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Police say the stabbing took place at about 18:02 BST on Friday

A man has been fatally stabbed in south London, the Met Police has said.

Officers were called by London Ambulance Service to reports of a man with a stab injury in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, at 18:02 BST on Friday.

The victim, believed to be aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Met added.

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody. A crime scene remains in place.

Officers were in the area carrying out "urgent inquiries", the force said, and urged anyone with information to contact them.

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The victim is believed to be in his 20s

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