Four arrested after triple stabbing outside Peckham nightclub as 26-year-old dies

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a triple stabbing outside a nightclub in Peckham .

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

Upon arrival, officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service found a 26-year-old man with stab wounds.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Two other men in their 20s were also found with injuries and both remain in hospital in a life-threatening condition, police say.

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

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, who is leading the Met's investigation, said: "This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time.

"We have already arrested four men and our investigation continues at pace.

“We are aware of the concern that this will cause the local community and those in the area will notice an increased police presence throughout the day.

“This assault occurred outside a busy nightclub, and we’d encourage anyone who has any information, dashcam or mobile phone footage which could support the investigation to contact us."
Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 1033/6APR, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.