Police cordon pictured at Sydenham High Street Credit: @Ba_Ba_Bang
A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death in Sydenham on Saturday.
Police were called to Hazel Grove, junction with Sydenham Road, at 7.19pm on April 10, after reports of a boy lying injured on the ground.
Crews from the London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance also arrived at the scene, but he was pronounced dead shortly after 8pm.
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His next of kin have been informed.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to call 101, quoting the reference CAD6072/10APR.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.
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