Details Released Of Man Sought In Fulham Murder Case
Police appeal for witnesses after man stabbed near Munster Road
Gowan Avenue at the junction with Munster Road. Picture: Google Streetview
Police investigating the murder of a man in Fulham in the early hours of this Saturday morning have released details of a man sought in connection
DCI Glen Lloyd, who is leading the investigation for the Homicide and Major Crime Command unit, "This murder investigation continues apace. Police work at the crime scene is ongoing. Active enquiries are in hand.
"We are appealing for information from those who were out and about in the area at the time of the attack and saw anything of note. My team is particularly keen to trace a light skinned black male, approximately 6ft tall who was seen near the scene at the time of the incident. Did you see him? Do you know who he is? Anyone with information on his identity or whereabouts is urged to contact police."
The victim, who is believed to be 29-years-old, died of stab wounds after what is believed to have been a fight.
The police were called to Gowan Avenue at the junction with Munster Road SW6, following reports of a fight in progress at 12.27am.
The man, was found at the scene with serious knife injuries. Before emergency services arrived he had been tended to by members of the public and then received further treatment from medical professionals but despite their efforts, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at 12.56am.
Although he has not been formally identified, his next of kin have been informed.
A crime scene is in place and officers are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened. Enquiries including forensic analysis and a review of local CCTV footage at the time of the incident continue.
At this early stage there have been no arrests.
Gowan Avenue is the street in which TV presenter Jill Dando was shot on the doorstep of her home on 26 April 1999.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, is asked to call the police incident room on 0208 358 0100 quoting ref 179/16 March. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also tweet police via @MetCC.
March 16, 2019