Yahoo Finance Mottingham murder: Suspect, 23, held after 74-year-old man stabbed to death in south east London
A 23-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was stabbed to death in south east London.
Police were called by paramedics to an address in West Park, Mottingham, at about 11.50am on Tuesday, where they found a 74-year-old man suffering knife wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12.25pm. Next of kin are aware.
The 23-year-old suspect, who knew the victim, was arrested at the scene and taken to a south London police station for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Kieran, who is leading the investigation, said: “At this very early stage we retain an open mind as to the circumstance surrounding this death, but, I can confirm that we are not seeking any other persons in connection with the incident.”
A crime scene remains in place and officers remain at the scene.
Anyone with information that could assist this investigation should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 2489/19JAN
To remain 100% anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestopper_uk.org.
