One man has been arrested and another is being traced following a fatal stabbing in a quiet Plumstead estate.

The victim has been named as 24-year-old Rene Richardson, from the Woolwich and Plumstead area.

Mr Richardson was found dead in Bournewood Road on Monday, April 10 at around 4.30pm.

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Police believe he was approached by two men in Grasdene Road, Plumstead, before he was attacked.

Mr Richardson then made his way to Bournewood Road where he collapsed and an ambulance was called.

He was found with multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next-of-kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place today

Yesterday afternoon, a 23-year-old man was arrested at an address in Bognor Regis, Sussex, on suspicion of murder. He is currently in custody at a south London police station.

Detectives are trying to trace a second man, described as a black man, wearing a white t-shirt, who was seen to leave the scene of the attack in a BMW sports car.

Detective Inspector Will Reynolds said: "Whilst an arrest has been made I would urge anyone with information or witnesses to this incident to speak to us as soon as possible.

"I am particularly keen for the man seen leaving the scene in the BMW vehicle to come forward and make himself known to us. We believe he may hold vital information."

Any witnesses or anyone with any information should call the incident room on 0208 721 4005, police via 101, or via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.