Police have launched a murder investigation in Lewisham after a teenager was fatally stabbed in the street last night.

The 19-year-old died this morning after being knifed in Sharratt Road, inbetween Millwall's football stadium and New Cross Road.

Officers and paramedics were called to reports of a man with stab wounds just before midnight.

He was rushed to King's College Hospital where he remained in a serious condition overnight until he died at around 11.30 this morning.

Police say next of kin have been informed and they await formal identification. 

A post-mortem examination is due to take place tomorrow at Greenwich Mortuary.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating and no arrests have yet been made.

An incident room has been opened at Lewisham police station and anyone with information is asked to contact the team on 020 8721 4961.

To remain anymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Do you want to pay tribute to the victim? Get in touch by email - jessica.bell@london.newsquest.co.uk.