Man in his 20s is stabbed to death in Croydon as police hold suspect

Police have launched a murder probe after a man his 20s was knifed to death on Friday evening. 

Officers were called at around 6.02pm last night by the London Ambulance Service who reported the man suffering a stab injury in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon.

One man who was arrested in connection with the fatal incident remains in custody and is being questioned as part of the investigation.

The crime scene in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, remains cordoned off as the incident is investigated

The crime scene in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, remains cordoned off as the incident is investigated

Officers pictured at the site of the fatal stabbing which saw a man in his 20s pronounced dead at the scene

Officers pictured at the site of the fatal stabbing which saw a man in his 20s pronounced dead at the scene 

The stabbing occurred just off a busy market street in Croydon, south London on Friday evening

The stabbing occurred just off a busy market street in Croydon, south London on Friday evening

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: 'Officers remain in the area carrying out urgent enquiries.

'Local people with information and concerns are urged to speak with those officers.

'Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or 'X' @MetCC and quote CAD6022/12Apr. 

'You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'