Man, 23, is arrested on suspicion of murder after pensioner, 74, was stabbed to death in south-east London
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was stabbed to death in south-east London.
The Metropolitan Police said it was called to a residential address in West Park, Greenwich, at midday on Tuesday to reports of an injured man.
A 74-year-old was found with a knife wound and died at the scene shortly before 12.30pm.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was stabbed to death in south-east London
The Metropolitan Police said it was called to a residential address in West Park, Greenwich, at midday on Tuesday to reports of an injured man
A 74-year-old was found with a knife wound and died at the scene shortly before 12.30pm
Police said the 23-year-old arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder was known to the pensioner
The suspect was taken to a south London police station and remains in custody, police said
A crime scene remains in place outside the property in Greenwich, south-east London tonight
Police said the 23-year-old arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder was known to the pensioner.
He was taken to a south London police station and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Kieran said: 'At this very early stage we retain an open mind as to the circumstance surrounding this death but I can confirm that we are not seeking any other persons in connection with the incident.'
A crime scene remains in place.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 2489/19JAN.