Camberwell murder: Man stabbed to death in churchyard named by police as Mohamed Kakay

Murder investigation: Forensics officers at the scene of the fatal knife attack
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Hatty Collier20 November 2016
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A man stabbed to death in a churchyard in south London has been named by police.

Mohamed Kakay, 33, was knifed in the grounds of St Giles Church in Camberwell on Saturday morning.

Police said he staggered along a path from the rear of the churchyard after he was stabbed and collapsed on the pavement outside.

Shocked passers-by dialled 999 and battled to try and save Mr Kakay where he lay in St Giles Church Street until emergency services arrived.

Police cordon: Officers sealed off the road in Camberwell
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Police and paramedics raced to the scene near to the junction with Wilson Road after receiving emergency calls at 9.15am.

Mr Kakay, from Bromley, was rushed to hospital where medics fought to save his life. He was pronounced dead later that afternoon.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held at a south London police station, police said on Sunday.

Police officers speak to witnesses near the scene of the attack
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The murder scene remained cordoned off late into Saturday night as forensics officers investigated.

Officers believe Mr Kakay entered the churchyard at about 9am - 15 minutes before they received a 999 call reporting the attack.

Police said the footpath around the church is said to be popular with dog walkers and is often used as a shortcut.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command have launched a murder probe.

Detective Chief Inspector Lee Watling, who is leading the investigation, said: "We understand that the grounds and footpaths around St Giles Church are popular in the local area with dog walkers, and by people using them as a 'cut through'.

"So, we are appealing to anyone who was in or around the area of the church at around 9am on Saturday morning to contact our incident room.

"My team and I are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything at that time. It is possible someone may have witnessed something that can assist our investigation."

Anyone with information is urged to call the incident room on 020 8721 4205 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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