Grove Park stabbing: Man dies following fight in chicken shop in south-east London

A man has died following a fight in a chicken shop in south-east London.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday.

Police were called just before midnight on Friday to the shop in Downham Way, Grove Park, and found two men suffering stab and head injuries.

Both were taken to hospital. The first man, aged 34, died on Saturday morning. His next of kin have been informed.

The second man, aged 51, was released from hospital following treatment and was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Two other men, aged 40 and 46, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

But all three were then further arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday and were being questioned by police.

The victim, who hasn't been named, was not a worker at the chicken shop.

A man who lives across the road from the crime scene told the Standard: "I heard shouting but you always hear shouting here.

"I didn't take much notice. Something happened there [at the shop] a month ago.

"Police have still got it cordoned off. There must have been about 25 officers there last night, the whole road was shut down."

• Read more

Two boys, 16, charged with murder of Josiph Beker outside London KFC

He said the attack happened at a chicken shop called "Metro", which was until recently named Perfect Peri Peri and Pizza.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 9560 of September 13. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Did you see the incident? Email the newsdesk: james.morris@standard.co.uk

Read more

Read more Two boys, 16, charged with murder of Josiph Beker outside London KFC