Aurelio Mejia - Peckham stabbing victim pictured for first time

Aurelio Mejia, 26, died on Monday, April 6. <i>(Image: MPS)</i>
Aurelio Mejia, 26, died on Monday, April 6. (Image: MPS)
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A 26-year-old man who was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in Peckham has been pictured for the first time.

Police were called just before 4am on Monday, April 6 to reports of disturbance involving a group of people outside a nightclub in Ruby Street.

Upon arrival, officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service found Aurelio Mejia with stab wounds.

Officers and paramedics found Aurelio with stab wounds. (Image: MPS)

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

His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Two other men were also found injured at the scene.

One man, aged 24, was taken to hospital, where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.

He has now been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The other man, aged in his 20s, remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Four men, one aged 18 and three aged 24, were arrested later on Monday, April 6, on suspicion of murder.

Four men have been arrested. (Image: MPS)

They all remain in custody.

A Met spokesperson said: “Our thoughts remain with Aurelio’s family, who have suffered a terrible loss.

“We are continuing with our enquiries into this matter.

"As part of this, residents may notice an increased police presence in the local area.

“Given the circumstances of this incident – which occurred outside a busy nightclub – the investigation team believe there may have been many relevant witnesses.

“We urge anyone who has any information, dashcam or mobile phone footage which could support the investigation to contact us."

If you have any information you can upload it to the police major incident portal, or contact police on 101, quoting reference 1033/06APR26.

An anonymous report can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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