Battersea stabbing: Man dies after being knifed in broad daylight in south London

A man has died after being stabbed in broad daylight in south London.

The victim, 40, was rushed to hospital after an attack in Latchmere Road, Battersea, on 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.

Police forensics on Latchmere Road after a man was stabbed to death. (PA)

Photos showed a section of the road cordoned off as police forensics officers and investigators combed the scene for evidence.

Forensic team remained at the scene into Wednesday evening (NIGEL HOWARD)

Officers said the road remained closed as enquiries continued into Wednesday evening.

Police cordoned off surrounding roads as enquiries took place. (PA)

His next of kin are aware police said and a post-mortem will take place.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command have been informed.

The road was taped off as an investigation into the fatal stabbing got under way (NIGEL HOWARD)

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet ref CAD 4856/3 July.