Police launch murder probe after man, 45, stabbed to death in Croydon – as suspect, 34, arrested

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in Croydon yesterday evening. 

A 34-year-old man was arrested over the death of Paul McCarroll, 45, who police say knew his alleged killer.

Paul McCarroll, 45, pictured, was stabbed at a residential address on Oaks Road in Kenley, Croydon, yesterday evening

Met Police were called to reports of a stabbing at a house in the Kenley area at 6.16pm last night.

The victim was found with fatal stab injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.50pm despite the efforts of emergency services.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.  

The victim was found with fatal stab injuries and despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.50pm (Pictured: Flowers left on the pavement on Oaks Road, Kenley)

A male suspect, 34, who was known to Mr McCarroll, was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. (Pictured: Google maps view of Oaks Road)

The suspect was taken to a south London hospital for treatment to a minor injury and then into custody, where he remains. 

Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command are investigating and a crime scene remains in place.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.   

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 020 8721 4005.