Man arrested in connection with Wandsworth murder

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in Wandsworth have made an arrest.

On Saturday, 2 September, officers arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Theo Porteous. He was taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.

Police were called to Thessaly Road, SW8 at 12:36hrs on Thursday, 24 August, where they found a man with a number of knife wounds.

The London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended and despite the efforts of medics to save him, 32-year-old Theo was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at 13:09hrs.

His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 3633/24AUG.

You can also share information, photos and videos directly with the investigation team.

To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.