Arrested for murder following fatal stabbing in Lewisham

Police were called to Kender Street at the junction with Queen’s Road after a man was reportedly stabbed to death around 12.58pm on Friday.

Julian Ebanks-Ford, 20, was found at the scene with knife wounds.

Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Julian was later pronounced dead at a south London hospital.

His family has been informed and is being supported by professionals.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Wood said: “Although we have now made an arrest I continue to urge anyone who has been in the Kender Street area to come forward and speak to us. We need to know what happened in the moments before Julian was stabbed.

“Have you been there? Have you seen or heard anything suspicious? In urgent cases, please contact us.”

Anyone with information or footage of this incident should call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 265/04Aug.

To remain 100% anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.