17/09/2007

Teenager Stabbed To Death On London Estate

A 19-year-old man has died after being stabbed to death on a housing estate in south London.

The victim died shortly after he was found suffering from stab wounds in the Crawford Estate in Camberwell on Sunday night.

He was found by police near Barnet House after they were called to area around 9pm. Taken to King's College Hospital, the student was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. A post-mortem is due to take place.

Detective Chief Inspector Steven Lawrence said: "This is a tragic case of another young life lost. We are still in the process of trying to piece together the exact circumstances which have led to a man losing his life.

"We understand that the victim was with a friend on the Crawford Estate at the time of the attack."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0207 321 9251 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA)

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