A 22-year-old man has died from being stabbed earlier today in Brixton.

Today (October 3) at around 4:44pm police were called to the scene in Coldharbour Lane in Brixton.

A man, 22, was found at the scene with a knife injury.

He died at the scene.

Police are working to trace his next of kin.

A crime scene is in place and a murder investigation has been launched by Met Police.

No arrests have currently been made.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting the reference 5530/3OCT or anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “A murder investigation is under way following a stabbing in Brixton.

“Police were called at 16:44hrs on Tuesday, 3 October to reports of a stabbing at Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended.

“At the scene a 22-year-old man was found with a knife injury.

“Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he died at the scene.

“Work is ongoing to identify and inform his next of kin.

“At this early stage there has been no arrest.

“A crime scene is in place and officers remain on scene.

“Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information or footage should call police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 5530/3OCT.

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