Atlantic Road closed in Brixton murder enquiry

Police have launched a murder investigation in Brixton after being called at around 12.50 this afternoon (18 August) to reports of a man suffering from stab injuries in Atlantic Road.

London Ambulance Service staff and London’s Air Ambulance were also called.

A man in his 30s was taken to a south London hospital where he died soon after. His next-of-kin have been informed.

It is believed that one suspect was involved in thr incident. No arrests have been made and police enquiries are continuing.

A crime scene has been set up Atlantic Road and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call police on 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.