Two men have been arrested after a boy was stabbed to death at a park in Petts Wood.

Max Moy Wheatley was found injured in Jubilee Park near Tent Peg Lane at around 2.30pm on September 20.

The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

Two men, aged 19 and 18, were arrested on suspicion of murder today (September 29).

They remain in custody at a south London police station.

A post-mortem examination held on September 22, gave cause of death as a stab wound to the heart.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Max Moy Wheatley in Petts Wood.

“The men - [A] 19-years-old and [B] 18-years-old - were arrested on Friday, 29 September on suspicion of murder.

“They remain in custody at a south London police station.

“Max's family have been informed of this development and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.

“An investigation was launched after police were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 14:30hrs on Wednesday, 20 September to reports of a man stabbed in Jubilee Country Park close to Tent Peg Lane in Petts Wood.

“Officers and the Kent Air Ambulance attended. Despite their efforts Max, who was from the Orpington area, sadly died at the scene.

“A post-mortem examination held on Friday, 22 September gave cause of death as a stab wound to the heart.

“There is a dedicated online portal – via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V71-PO1 - where footage and pictures can be uploaded.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 3972/20Sep.

“To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”