Man stabbed to death in New Cross named – as two arrested on suspicion of murder

The victim of a stabbing in southeast London has been named as 26-year-old Ayowale Aledejana – as police arrested two people on suspicion of murder.

Metropolitan Police officers were called to reports of a man with stab wounds at an address in Monson Road, New Cross, at 7.30pm on Saturday.

They arrived with the London Ambulance Service and medics from the London Air Ambulance who provided emergency care.

Officers said Mr Aledejana, from South Norwood, Croydon, died at the scene, and specialist officers are supporting his family.

Scotland Yard said a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder a short time later. He remains in custody as of Sunday afternoon.

In an update after 5pm on Sunday, officers said a 23-year-old woman had also been arrested on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody.

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Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with Ayowale’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“I understand this incident will be concerning and we are carrying out a fast-paced and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances.

“I would encourage anyone who has not yet spoken to us.”