A MAN stabbed to death in Selsdon on Thursday night died from multiple wounds, a post mortem has found.
The 52-year-old man, who has yet to be formally identified, was attacked in Selsdon Park Road at 10.30pm.
Paramedics and London's Air Ambulance were called but the man died at the scene.
A 23-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder remains in custody at a south London police station.
Scotland Yard said that the investigation, though in its early stages, had established there is nothing to suggest the victim knew the person who attacked him.
The Homicide and Major Crime Command is investigating and an incident room has been opened by Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Gwyn.
Police believe they know the identity of the victim. His next of kin have been informed.Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8721 4805 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
