Dulwich stabbing: Teenager killed in south London knife attack named as Donnell Rhule

This is the first picture of a teenager who was stabbed to death in Dulwich, who has been named by police as Donnell Rhule.

Detectives are appealing for information about the death of Mr Rhule, from south east London, who was found with stab injuries on Wednesday evening.

Officers were called at 6.30pm to reports of a stabbing on Seeley Drive.

Police battled to save the 18-year-old before paramedics arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Donnell’s next of kin have been informed, Scotland Yard said.

A post-mortem examination will be held at Greenwich Mortuary on July 10.

It is believed the victim was attacked on Lyall Road before making his way to a parade of shops on Seeley Drive.

A witness described how the boy was involved in a row with a group of youths outside a shop on the Kingswood Estate.

The group, including one riding a moped, were seen to pursue him. He was then seen collapsed on a grass area having been stabbed.

A murder investigation has been launched and detectives from the Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation.

DCI 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.

"I am also appealing to trace the driver of a blue Renault hatchback, possibly used as an Uber or other private hire vehicle, which picked up a passenger in Seeley Drive at around 6.30pm."

Ch Supt Colin Wingrove, Commander of the Met’s Central South Command Unit, added: "I am saddened to hear of this tragic murder and our thoughts are with Donnell’s family, friends and the wider community.

"We are committed to bringing them the justice they deserve and we are supporting the Specialist Crime Command who lead the investigation.

"I urge anyone with any information about the events leading to this tragic loss of life to come forward and tell us."

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.