A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing in Croydon.
The incident happened in Fellmongers Yard just after 6pm today (April 12).
Officers, London Ambulance Service, and an air ambulance attended and found a man injured.
He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.
Another man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
He remains in police custody.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 18:02hrs on Friday, 12 April by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a man suffering a stab injury in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon.
"Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene.
"The victim – believed aged in his 20s – was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A crime scene remains in place.
"One man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.
"Officers remain in the area carrying out urgent enquiries.
"Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD6022/12Apr.
"You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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