A 32-year-old man has been arrested after Reece Newcombe was fatally stabbed on Richmond Bridge at the weekend.
A man attended a west London police station this afternoon (November 28) and was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody.
Police were called at around 4am on Saturday (November 26) to a fight on Richmond Bridge.
Officers attended and found Reece, 31, from Egham, suffering critical injuries.
He had been stabbed with what police believe to be a piece of broken glass.
Officers administered CPR prior to the arrival of paramedics before Reece was taken to hospital.
Despite the efforts of all involved, he died later in the morning.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
Reece's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Anyone with information that could assist police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 1099/26NOV.
Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin is leading the investigation.
She said: "Anyone who has yet to speak with police is urged to come forward immediately.
"We believe several people watched the incident unfold and some onlookers may have recorded footage on their mobile phones.
"I need to hear from all of these people.”
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “On the afternoon of Monday, 28 November, a 32-year-old man attended a west London police station where he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
“The man remains in police custody.
“Police were called at around 04:00hrs on Saturday, 26 November to a fight on Richmond Bridge.
“Officers attended and found 31-year-old Reece Newcombe from Egham suffering critical injuries. He had been stabbed with what we believe to be a piece of broken glass.
“Officers administered CPR prior to the arrival of paramedics before Reece was taken to hospital. Despite the efforts of all involved, he died later in the morning.
“A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
“Reece's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Anyone with information that could assist police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 1099/26NOV.
“To remain 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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