One man has died and several others have been injured in three separate stabbing incidents across south London.

The incidents took place in Peckham, Erith and Bromley, all occurring in the early hours or late evening on Monday, April 6.

In Peckham, a man who died after being stabbed outside a nightclub in the early hours of Monday, April 6 has been named as 26-year-old Aurelio Mejia.

Mr Mejia was among three people found injured outside LAXA Lounge on Ruby Street at around 3.50am.

Detective chief inspector Neil John, who is leading the Metropolitan Police’s investigation, said: “This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time.

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From the scene (Image: NQ Staff)

“We have already arrested four men and our investigation continues at pace.

“We are aware of the concern that this will cause the local community and those in the area will notice an increased police presence throughout the day.

Mr Mejia was pronounced dead shortly after.

Two other men in their 20s remain in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Four men, one aged 18 and three aged 24, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

In Erith, a person was taken to hospital following a stabbing near Erith Riverside on Cross Street just before 9.50pm.

Emergency services found two people injured.

One was taken to a major trauma centre and the other declined further treatment.

A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 9.49pm on Monday 6 April to reports of a stabbing on Erith High Street, DA8.

“We sent resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and a clinical team manager.

“We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.

“Our first paramedics arrived in five minutes.

“We treated a patient at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre.

“Another person declined further treatment.”

In Bromley, police are searching for suspects after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed on Bromley High Street shortly before 8pm.

He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital, where his injuries were confirmed as non-life changing.

No arrests have been made.

Police are gathering witness statements and CCTV footage as part of an ongoing investigation.