Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing outside a nightclub in southeast London. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 7, 2026, outside a venue on Rye Lane in Peckham.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene at approximately 3:20 a.m. A 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the location. Two other men, also in their 20s, were found with injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment; their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrests of four men, aged 19, 20, 22, and 23, who remain in custody. A crime scene remains in place as detectives from the Specialist Crime Command continue their investigation. No further details about a potential motive have been released.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Box, who is leading the investigation, stated, "This is a fast-moving investigation, and we are working to establish the full circumstances of this tragic incident." He appealed for any witnesses or individuals with video footage to come forward.
