Fourth arrest after man dies in stabbing

A fourth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 20s was stabbed.

Surrey Police said a 20-year-old man had been released on bail while two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy remained in custody.

The victim was found seriously injured in an alleyway by the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey, at about 15:30 GMT on Tuesday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts from paramedics, staff from the pub and the public to save him.

Det Ch Insp Kimball Edey, of the Surrey and Sussex Police major crime team, said the investigation was ongoing.

"At this stage we do not believe we are looking for anyone else in connection with the incident," he said.

"I know there has been concern in the local community about the events of Tuesday afternoon and I thank residents for their patience.

"I would also like to acknowledge the staff and customers at the Wheatsheaf Pub who tried to save the young man's life and I am grateful to them for their cooperation."

Det Ch Insp Edey, the senior investigating officer in the case, said police were appealing to anyone who was driving on the London Road, Ewell past the Spring Tavern between 15:00 and 16:00.

They are also appealing to anyone who was driving along the Kingston Road past The Wheatsheaf pub or Queen Adelaide pub to the Ruxley Lane Junction, between 15:30 and 17:00 on Tuesday.

He asked for CCTV, dashcam, helmet cam, or mobile phone footage that may have captured all or part of this incident.

"Every piece of information, no matter how small, could be vital," he added.

Police said there was "no connection between any of the establishments named above and those believed to be involved in this incident".

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