A man has died after being stabbed in broad daylight on Latchmere Road, Battersea.
The victim, 40, was rushed to hospital after the attack yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.
Scotland Yard said he died of his injuries in hospital at 7.40pm.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene after reports of a fight at about 2.45pm.
Photos showed a section of the road cordoned off as police forensics officers and investigators combed the scene for evidence.
His next of kin are aware police said and a post-mortem will take place.
The Homicide and Major Crime Command have been informed.
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet ref CAD 4856/3 July.
Photo credit: The road was taped off as an investigation into the fatal stabbing got under way ( NIGEL HOWARD )