Police at scene where fatal stabbing killed a man near London’s Oxford Street

A suspect has been arrested after a man was fatally stabbed near Oxford Street on Monday (15 August).

Footage shows a police cordon in the area of Poland Street as officers investigated the scene.

Police said they were called to the scene of the stabbing at around 11:40am, and despite “best efforts” of emergency services, a man was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials said there was no further risk to the public.

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