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Croydon stabbing: Woman arrested on suspicion of murder

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in south London.

Police and paramedics were called to a house in Clyde Road in Croydon at around 7.40am on Sunday.

London Air Ambulance also attended but despite the efforts of the emergency services, a 29-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and was taken into custody.

The Metropolitan Police said a crime scene remains in place and a murder investigation has been launched.

The victim's next of kin have been informed, though he has not yet been formally identified.

Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting reference Cad 1827/25Oct, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.