Murder probe launched after man stabbed to death near retail park

A murder probe has been launched after a 25-year-old man was stabbed to death in south east London.

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene in Anchor and Hope Lane, Charlton, just before 8pm last night after reports someone had been stabbed.

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance where doctors battled to save his life but he was pronounced dead this morning.

Resident Dean Midgeley tweeted to say that the scene, near a huge retail park, was still cordoned off this morning. He wrote: “What’s happened in anchor and hope lane se7? All taped off and forensics all over the place.”

Detectives investigating the murder say they know who the man is but are still awaiting formal identification.

There have been no arrests so far.

Anyone with information should call police on 0208 721 4805 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.