Two more people have been arrested in the murder investigation into a fatal stabbing in Kingston last month.
The Metropolitan Police said this evening that they had arrested two men on suspicion of murder, both aged 22, earlier today (Wednesday, September 1).
They remain in custody at central London police stations.
As the Surrey Comet reported, Kai Davis was fatally stabbed in Kingston in the early hours of Saturday morning, August 21.
The stabbing happened in the area of Clarence Street in central Kingston, where police were called at 03.45am.
They and paramedics attended and found Kai suffering from a stab wound.
He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead.
The Hounslow man's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist police, the Met said previously.
Two others have previously been arrested after police launched a murder investigation into the stabbing.
An 18-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released with no further action.
A second man, aged 19, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken to a south London police station and was subsequently released on bail to return on a date in mid-September.
🚨 Latest developments after a man was fatally stabbed in Kingston this morning 🚨 https://t.co/psmkwNemT8
— Surrey Comet (@SurreyComet) August 21, 2021
DCI Kate Kieran, leading the investigation, said Wednesday: "A dedicated team of detectives is working on this investigation. We remain committed to bringing justice to Kai’s family. I can’t imagine how difficult this time must be for them and I thank them for their continued support as we progress all lines of enquiry.
"The Met is committed to tackling violence across London, but we cannot do it alone. I continue to appeal for information. There were a large number of people present when this happened and I urge those people to come forward. You may be able to help us significantly in our investigation."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1211/21Aug. The remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Information that could help the investigation, or any video and images that might be relevant, can be uploaded on a dedicated page here.
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