A murder probe has been sparked after a teenager who was stabbed earlier this week died in hospital.
Rinneau Perrineau, 19, was the victim of a knife attack on Lavender Hill in Wandsworth, south London, on Tuesday October 21.
Metropolitan Police and medics from the London Ambulance service rushed to the busy high road, which leads towards Clapham Junction station, and treated Mr Perrineau for his wounds at around 3.26pm.
The 19-year-old was taken to hospital, but his condition quickly deteriorated and he tragically died on Friday evening.
His family, who are being supported by specially-trained officers, paid tribute to Mr Perrineau, who they nicknamed ‘Ren’.
They said: ‘Ren was loved by many, he was always around his family. He will be dearly missed.’
The nearby Beauchamp Road and an adjoining street were cordoned off by police for several hours after the incident.
Floral tributes and wreaths were tied to a lamppost on close to where the tragedy occurred. A set of tealights were placed on the ground spelling out the name ‘REN’.
Rinneau Perrineau (pictured) died after being stabbed on Lavender Hill in Wandsworth, south London, on Tuesday October 21
Detectives have made one arrest and are ‘urgently making enquiries as the investigation moves at a fast-pace’.
They say Mr Perrineau’s death is believed to be an isolated incident, but have urged what they believe to be ‘a number of witnesses’ to come forward.
Acting Borough Commander Amanda Mawhinney, who leads policing in the area, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this terrible time.
‘This was a shocking crime committed in broad daylight. A teenager’s life was taken, and his family and friends have suffered an irrevocable loss.
‘Our officers are making every effort to bring those responsible to justice. Residents may notice a police presence around the scene of the crime, as patrols have been stepped up in the local area.’
Officers want anyone who was on the nearby Beauchamp Road between 3.20pm and 3.30pm on October 21 to call 101, quoting crime reference 4781/21OCT.
Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
