Peckham Rye: Appeal for witnesses after man, 29, stabbed to death in park

Detectives investigating the murder of a 29-year-old man in south east London are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

Kabale Legesse was found with a stab wound after police were called at 8.24pm on Friday December 30 to Peckham Rye Park and Common, close to the café off Strakers Road.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, he died at the scene shortly after 9pm.

A post-mortem examination took place on Saturday (December 31) and found the cause of death to be a haemorrhage and a stab wound to the heart.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

No arrests have been made so far.

Det Ch Insp Katherine Goodwin, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: "Kalabe’s family and friends have been left devastated by his death, which occurred after a brutal and senseless attack when he was simply sitting in the park, minding his own business.

"We have been working tirelessly to identify those responsible and are keen to hear from anyone who was in or around the park, particularly in the area near the café and playground, at about 8pm.

“At this early stage in the investigation we believe we are looking for two suspects riding pedal bikes, who fled the scene towards Peckham Rye."

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information about what happened, is asked to call 101 with the reference 6165/30Dec22.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.