Dulwich stabbing: Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of teenager Donnell Rhule

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder after an of 18-year-old was stabbed to death in south London.

Donnell Rhule, 18, was found injured in Seeley Drive, Dulwich, on Wednesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination gave Mr Rhule’s cause of death as a wound to the chest, consistent with a knife.

A 26-year-old was taken into custody on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Detective chief inspector Rob Pack, senior investigating officer, said: “I would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the stabbing or who saw anyone leaving the scene. This is a generally quiet area, so I am certain that a number of people will have seen or heard something significant.

“Although one person has been arrested, we are still very much in the early stages of the investigation. We know a number of suspects and vehicles were involved in this murder and I’m appealing for help in identifying and tracing them.

“If you have any information that can help the investigation, no matter how small you may think it is, please get in touch. It may be that vital piece of evidence that completes the overall picture. You can be assured that you will be dealt with professionally and any concerns you may have will be addressed.”