Five men and woman arrested after double murder in London

Victims pronounced dead at address on Dorset Road in Stockwell, south London

The deceased were believed to be known to each other (Getty)

Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man and a woman were stabbed to death inside a home in south London.

Metropolitan Police and medics from the London Ambulance Service were called to an address on Dorset Road in Stockwell just after 4pm on Wednesday.

A 44-year-old-man and a 56-year-old woman were found with multiple stab injuries and later pronounced dead at the scene.

The victims were believed to be known to each other. Their next of kin have been informed.

Five men, whose ages range from their 40s to late 50s, and a woman aged in her early 50s, were arrested at the scene of the crime.

Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murders.

Detective chief inspector Richard Leonard, who is leading the investigation, said:

“I understand that this is an extremely shocking incident for the residents of this area and the wider community. Please be assured that my team are working very hard to understand the circumstance of this terrible event.

“The investigation is at a very early stage, but we currently believe that many of those caught up in the tragic incident are from South American communities.

“We are appealing directly to those communities in and around the local area for any assistance they can give us and will be working closely with our partners and other agencies to reach potential witnesses.

“If there is anybody with any information that could help our investigation please do get in contact, my officers are standing by to take your call and you will be fully supported.”

Mohammad Seedat, a Lambeth Council cabinet member, said “colleagues tried to save the lives” of those involved but were “unsuccessful”.

He wrote on Twitter: “We are working with @LambethMPS to ascertain circumstances of two people murdered in the Stockwell area of Lambeth.

“COVID19 unfortunately bringing out the worst behaviours of humanity as well as the best. Stay indoors, stay safe.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101, or the incident room on 020 8345 3775, quoting reference CAD4286/01April.

To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.