A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Greenwich.

Police and ambulance crews were called at 3.45am to reports of a man suffering stab wounds at an address in Bardsley Lane.

The 34-year-old was taken to Lewisham Hospital and pronounced dead at 4.15am.

Police believe they know his identity but are waiting for formal identification.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out today at Greenwich Mortuary and an inquest will open and adjourn in due course.

If you have any information about the incident, call Detective Chief Inspector Damian Allain on 020 8721 4805 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

  • A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently in custody at a south London police station.