First picture of man stabbed to death in Wimbledon during a night out

This is the first picture of a man who was fatally stabbed in the centre of Wimbledon in south west London at the weekend.

Luke Brereton, 40, from Mitcham, was on a night out on the busy high street when he was attacked shortly after half past midnight.

Police were called to the scene at 12.37am on Sunday, February 22 after they received reports of a stabbing on The Broadway, Wimbledon.

Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly afterwards and found Luke at the scene.

Despite best efforts from the paramedics he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

His devastated family lay flowers at the spot where he collapsed yesterday afternoon. They declined to speak.

The Met said his family are aware and continuing to receive support from specialist officers.

Yesterday afternoon Amar Zafar, of Cambridge Grove Road, Kingston, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed article. 

Forensics officers have been trawling for clues at the scene while police have obtained CCTV footage of the incident with detectives examining the images. 

Yesterday, local businesses and residents laid floral tributes at the scene, which is near a number of bars and restaurants.

Several were open at the time of the incident and have been cooperating with police during their investigation, it is understood.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family. We understand the impact this will have on the local community

‘We still need anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward. No detail is too small.’

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 244/22FEB. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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