A murder investigation has been launched and arrests made after a 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Wandsworth yesterday evening.

Police and London Ambulance service were called to Melody Road near the junction with Allfarthing Lane at 7pm yesterday (April 25) to reports of a stabbing.

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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin are aware but he has not yet been formally identified.

A man, 30, and a woman, 29, were arrested in the Walworth area early this morning (April 26) on suspicion of murder and both remain in custody at a south London station.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, led by Detective Chief Inspector Sam Price, are investigating.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation, should call the incident room on 020 8721 4054 or tweet @MetCC. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111