Key Facts

• A 23-year-old man was stabbed on Grove Street in Deptford, south-east London.
• The incident happened on New Year’s Eve, and police were called at about 12:30 GMT.
• The man had a knife wound to the chest and died despite paramedics' efforts to save him.
• The Metropolitan Police have started a murder investigation.
• No arrests have been made so far.
• Detective Chief Inspector Sam Townsend stated that they are working quickly to understand what happened.
• Extra police will be patrolling the area to increase public safety.