02 August 2009

London Man Stabbed To Death 'During Fight'

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London Man Stabbed To Death 'During Fight'

6:53pm UK, Saturday August 01, 2009

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in south London.

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Police have launched a murder investigation

The victim, believed to be 19-years-old, was in one of three cars stopped by officers after it was seen running a red light at 5.12am in Waterloo.

The ambulance service was called but the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 5.36am.

Police believe they know his identity but are awaiting formal identification.

His next of kin have been informed.

A post-mortem gave the cause of death as stabbing injuries.

Investigating officers believe the man was stabbed in a fight outside the Club Life nightclub in Goding Street, Kennington.

At around the same time he was discovered, a second man - also believed to be 19 - was found near the club with stab wounds.

He was taken to a south London hospital and has since been discharged.

No arrests have been made.

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