The first picture has been released of the father who was fatally stabbed in a quiet Plumstead estate. 

The victim was named as 24-year-old Rene Richardson, who was killed in Bournewood Road on Monday afternoon, April 10.

Speaking to the Evening Standard, neighbour and family friend Shamaher Singh said: "My kids went to his first birthday party and then they all played together as they grew up. 

“I believe he had recently become a dad for the second time."

Police believe Mr Richardson was approached by two men in Grasdene Road before he was attacked.

He was able to make his way to Bournewood Road before he collapsed and died of his wounds.

A 23-year-old man was arrested at an address in Bognor Regis, Sussex, on suspicion of murder and detectives are trying to trace a second man, described as a black man, wearing a white t-shirt, who was seen to leave the scene of the attack in a BMW sports car.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information should call the incident room on 0208 721 4005, police via 101, or via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.