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Anthony France

Sutton: Teenager charged with street murder of 42-year-old man in south London

A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of a man found stabbed in a south London street.

Luke Blackmore, 42, died just after 9pm on Monday in Sutton.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear in custody at Croydon Youth Court on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Officers were called to reports Mr Blackmore, from Morden, had been discovered suffering stab injuries outside an address in Typhoon Way.

Police and the London Ambulance Service attended and he was treated at the scene.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he died as a result of his injuries.

His family continues to be supported by specialist officers.

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Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan said: “Our thoughts are with Luke’s family and friends as they continue to struggle with the loss.

“We still need the help of the local community and wider public.

“I would appeal to anyone who has information but has yet to get in contact with police to do so immediately.

“I would also reiterate my request for those in the area to check doorbell footage or any other cameras and see if you have captured something which may be of interest.”

A 44-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill has been bailed pending further inquiries.

In a separate attack, Keelen Morris Wong, 22, was killed in front of shoppers in busy Coldharbour Lane, Brixton shortly before 5pm on Tuesday.

A 23-year-old man, who is himself in hospital with a knife injury, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Anyone with information about Mr Blackmore’s death can contact police on 101 or on X, formerly Twitter, @MetCC, quoting the reference CAD 7417/02OCT.

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