HOMES of suspected gang members have been raided by police following a series of stabbings which preceded the murder of Catford teen Kwame Ofosu-Asare.

Officers targeted eight addresses in Lambeth this morning which they believe are associated with gangs that could have knowledge of the attacks.

So far, four young men have been arrested for conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and have been taken to south London police stations where they remain in custody.

But police say they have not been arrested in connection with the murder of Kwame, who was stabbed to death in Brixton on Friday.

Detective Chief Inspector John McFarlane from the Met's Homicide and Serious Crime Command (HSCC) said of the murder yesterday: "Kwame was an innocent young man enjoying himself on a Friday afternoon when he was pursued and attacked by two knifemen.

"I am appealing for anybody who was in or around the Moorlands Estate at that time and may have any information to come forward.

"At this stage I believe that this was a random selection of victim and that Kwame could have been attacked by individuals who saw people they did not know on what they perceived to be their territory.

"I also have to consider the possibility that the attack on Kwame was carried out in revenge for the stabbing of another youth in West Norwood or another stabbing last week.

"The two suspects responsible for this dreadful crime appear to have entered the estate from Moorlands Road close to Hillmead School. I believe they also left in the same direction."

Anyone with information should call 020 8721 4205 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.