Fatal stabbing in Peckham just yards from where Rio Ferdinand grew up

A homicide investigation has been launched after a person was stabbed to loss of life simply yards from the place former England defender Rio Ferdinand grew up. 

Officers had been known as to Haymerle Highway, in Peckham, south-east London, at 5.30pm on Friday by paramedics who had been attempting to save lots of the critically injured sufferer.

An air ambulance was known as however the man, who was in his 20s, died on the scene outdoors Deerhurst Home, Scotland Yard stated.

Officers had been known as to Haymerle Highway, in Peckham, south-east London, at 5.30pm on Friday by paramedics had been attempting to save lots of the critically injured sufferer

An air ambulance was known as however the man, who was in his 20s, died on the scene outdoors Deerhurst Home, Scotland Yard stated

His subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable however officers are but to formally determine him. A autopsy examination will happen on New 12 months's Day.

His subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable however officers are but to formally determine him. A autopsy examination will happen on New 12 months's Day.

Ferdinand, who gained six Premier League titles, a European Cup and 81 caps for England, was introduced up on the adjoining Friary Property and performed soccer on the park subsequent to Deerhurst Home.

There's a commemorative plaque that outdoors his former dwelling that reads: 'Rio Ferdinand - Peckham's soccer legend, who lived on the Friary Property.' 

Ferdinand was introduced up on the adjoining Friary Property and a commemorative plaque hangs outdoors his former dwelling

The Englad worldwide used to play soccer on the park subsequent to Deerhurst Home

And Rio, who gained six Premier League and a Champions League, was introduced up in Gisburn Home

Detectives have launched a homicide inquiry however there have been no arrests.

Police wish to communicate with witnesses or anybody within the Haymerle Highway space on the time.

Individuals with details about the incident ought to name police on 101, the incident or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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