Murder investigation launched in Peckham

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 39-year-old old man critically injured following an altercation in Peckham on Monday, 29 January, died from his injuries.

The victim has been named as Mr Juan Olmos Saca of Southwark.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Lynes from the Homicide and Major Crime Command said: “We are appealing for anyone with information regarding what has proved to be a deadly attack to get in touch.

“We are returning to the scene today, one-week on, to speak to anyone that may have seen or heard anything at the time of this incident that may assist police investigations.”

An investigation was launched after police were called at 02:30hrs on Monday, 29 January to a residential address on Atwell Road in Peckham Rye, SE15, following reports of a stabbing at the location.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and discovered Juan suffering from a stab wound to his chest. He was taken to a south London hospital where he remained in a critical condition before he died from his injuries on Sunday, 4 February.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course. The victim’s next of kin have been informed. Formal identification awaits.

On the day of the incident, a second man, aged 27, was subsequently found to be suffering from stab wounds to his abdomen and head and was taken to an east London hospital where his injuries were deemed not life-threatening or life-changing. He has since been released from hospital.

Six men were arrested at the scene. One man has been charged and five others have been released with no further action.

Anyone with information concerning this incident should contact the police incident room number of 020 8721 4868 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.