Police have confirmed that a man, 47, stabbed to death in south east London today was killed inside a home - close to where members of the public found him.

Emergency services were called just before 7am this morning (Tuesday, January 9) to reports of an injured man on Old Kent Road.

A 47-year-old man was found with stab wounds and died at the scene at 7.22am.

The Metropolitan Police have now launched a murder investigation.

Two people, a 54-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of murder. 

Both were taken to south London police stations where they remain at this time.

A crime scene and cordons remain in place and enquiries are underway to identify the victim and notify next of kin.

A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

Police ask that anyone who witnessed this incident or has information but has not yet spoken to police call 020 8721 4622, 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 891/9DEC.

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

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan said: “Early indications are that the stabbing took place inside a residential address close to where the victim was found by members of the public.

“While we are keeping an open mind concerning motive, it does appear that those present at the address at the time of the stabbing were known to each other and that there is no wider threat to the public.

“I would like to thank everyone who came forward this morning to speak to police and local people for their patience and understanding as we go about our enquiries.

“If you have information or footage that could assist our investigation please do get in touch.”

Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, leading policing in Southwark said: “I know that the community will be shocked by this incident.

“Local residents will notice a more visible police presence in the area and I urge anyone who has concerns to speak with those officers as they patrol or contact your local neighbourhood police team.

“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A murder investigation is underway in Southwark after a man died from knife injuries at Old Kent Road.

“Police were called at 06:52hrs on Tuesday, 9 January to reports of an injured man on Old Kent Road, SE1.

“Officers, London’s Air Ambulance [HEMS] and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended.

“At the scene, a 47-year-old man was found with knife injuries.

“Despite the efforts of emergency services to save him, the victim sadly died at the scene at 07:22hrs.

“A murder investigation was launched, led by Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

“Two people, a 54-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder. Both were taken to south London police stations where they remain at this time.

“A crime scene and cordons remain in place and enquiries are underway to identify the victim and notify next of kin.

“A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

“Enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information but has not yet spoken to police should call 020 8721 4622, 101 or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 891/9DEC.

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