A man stabbed to death in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been named as 24-year-old Tyler Roye

A murder investigation was launched after police were called to Stroud Green Way, Croydon, by London Ambulance Service at 12.15am on February 26, to find Tyler suffering from stab wounds.

Although Tyler was treated at the scene and on arrival at hospital, he died from his injuries at 2.46am.

Next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination will be held later today at Croydon University Hospital mortuary.

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Detective Chief Inspector John Massey, who leads the investigation said:

“I want to hear from anyone who saw, heard or recorded anything in the Stroud Green Way area before, during or after the murder.

“This was a brutal and frenzied attack that has ended a young man’s life. If you saw anything, but have not yet come forward, please do get in touch.”

There have been no arrests.

Did you know Tyler and would like to leave a tribute? Email riley.krause@newsquest.co.uk

Anyone with information or footage of the area before, during or after the incident, is asked to call the Incident Room on 020 8721 4868 or via 101 quoting Cad 71/26Feb. You can also tweet @MetCC or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.