Murder arrests after man, 21, stabbed to death

A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in a south London street, police said.

Emergency services were called to Hillingdon Street, Walworth, following reports of a stabbing at 21:16 GMT on Monday.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the Met said. Inquiries are ongoing to locate his next of kin.

Five men and a woman, all aged in their 20s, were arrested shortly after the incident on suspicion of murder. They all remain in police custody, pending further investigation.

Borough commander Emma Bond, who leads policing in Southwark, said: "We understand this news is both shocking and unsettling to the community and a number of crime scenes remain in place.

"Our investigations continue and there will be an increased police presence in the area, I advise anyone in the community who has concerns to speak to their local officers."

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