Pensioner, 74, stabbed to death as man, 23, arrested on suspicion of murder in South East London

Pensioner, 74, stabbed to death as man, 23, arrested on suspicion of murder in South East London

A PENSIONER has been stabbed to death and a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in South East London today.

Cops said they were called to a home in Mottingham, London, at midday today to reports of an injured man.



A 74-year-old was found with a knife wound and died at the scene shortly before 12.30pm.

Police said the 23-year-old arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder was known to the pensioner.

He was taken to a South London police station and remains in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Kieran said: "At this very early stage we retain an open mind as to the circumstance surrounding this death but I can confirm that we are not seeking any other persons in connection with the incident."

A crime scene remains in place.

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 2489/19JAN.


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