Brixton murder: 22-year victim of broad daylight fatal stabbing named

Police have named the 22-year-old man stabbed to death in Brixton in broad daylight as Keelen Morris Wong.

A Met spokesperson said the force was called at 4:44pm on Tuesday October 3 to reports of a stabbing at Coldharbour Lane. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Keelen died at the scene.

A 23-year-old man was arrested later that evening on suspicion of murder after attending a hospital. He remains under arrest in hospital.

Det Insp Kevin Martin, Specialist Crime is asking for witnesses to come forward following the “awful attack”.

“This awful attack took place in broad daylight, in front of people simply going about their business,” said DI Martin.

“I don’t underestimate the impact such a horrific incident will have had on anyone who saw it. We have heard from a number of people but I am asking anyone who witnessed it to speak to us, in confidence, about what they saw.

“An arrest has been made and we are making significant progress, but we can never have too much information. Our work to establish a motive is ongoing. Any information, however small, may assist the investigation and allow those responsible to be held to account.

“I am also fully aware that there are a number of videos circulating following the incident, including of the crime scene. I know that these videos are causing enormous distress for the loved ones of the victim, and I would ask people to respect them by not circulating this upsetting footage.”

A post-mortem examination will take place on Thursday.

A number of crime scenes remain in place at this time.

Anyone who has information that can help police should call 101 or post via @MetCC ref CAD 5530/03OCT.

To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.