Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has died after being stabbed in the heart in a Peckham park last night.

Officers found the 29-year-old in Straker’s Road, Peckham Rye Park, at about 8.30pm on Friday, December 30 following reports of a stabbing.

Despite the efforts of London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, he was pronounced dead at the scene half an hour later.

The man's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police say that the victim was found close to the café and playground.

Officers asking anyone who was in the area at that time to come forward and speak to police.

A post-mortem examination took place today and found the cause of death to be a haemorrhage and a stab wound to the heart.

The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation but have yet to make any arrests.

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “My thoughts are with the family of the man who has been killed. We will provide them with every possible support.

“The investigation is in its early stages and as yet no arrests have been made. We are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry as we piece together what happened on Friday evening.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in or around the park, particularly in the area near the café and playground, at about 20:00hrs.

“We would also like to hear from anyone else with information about this attack. I know it can be daunting to come forward, but the insight you may be able to offer could be crucial in identifying the person or people responsible.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any further information about what happened, contact police quoting reference number 6165/30DEC.