A 20-year-old man has died after a stabbing inside a shop in West Norwood.

The incident happened in Norwood Road just before 6pm today (April 15).

Officers, London Ambulance Service crews and an air ambulance attended and found a man injured.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

Officers are now working to inform his next of kin.

No arrests have been made following the incident.

A crime scene is in place and police enquiries into the circumstances continue.

A Section 60 Order which gives officers additional stop and search powers has been authorised.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 101 and quote reference CAD 5605/15 Apr.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 17:58hrs on Saturday, 15 April to reports of a stabbing in Norwood Road SE27.

“Officers responded with LAS and London's Air Ambulance.

“They found a male inside a shop suffering from stab injuries.

“Despite the efforts of paramedics, the male, believed to be aged 20, died at the scene.

“Officers believe they know who the deceased is and are working to inform his next of kin.

“There have been no arrests at this early stage.

“A crime scene is in place and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

“A Section 60 Order granting police additional stop and search powers has been authorised.

“Anyone who has information, video or images that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 5605/15 Apr.”