Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Deptford have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command Unit are leading the investigation and this morning, August 30, detectives arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

He has been taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.

Police were called on August 25 at around 11.45pm to reports of a man found unresponsive in Creek Road, junction with Deptford Church Street, SE8.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended and established that the man had suffered stab injuries. Officers commenced CPR immediately. However, despite the efforts of police and LAS, he sadly died in hospital at 00.40hrs.

The victim has been identified as Shevaun Sorrell, 22, from Deptford.

A post-mortem examination took place on August 29 at Greenwich Mortuary and gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.

Detective Chief Inspector Michael Norman, who is leading the investigation, said: "We may have made an arrest in this investigation but we are still appealing for witnesses to come forward.

"I know members of the public saw police officers and LAS giving aid to the victim at the scene. The people I want to hear from are those who may have seen an altercation between two males or a group of males beforehand but may not have realised what had happened. We are also appealing to people who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident to come forward.

"Think carefully; were you in area around this time? Did you see anyone running from the scene or anyone who looked panicked? I would urge you to contact us with what you know as quickly as possible."

Anyone with information should contact police on 020 8721 4005 or 101 quoting CAD7831/25AUG.

You can also give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.