First picture of man in his 30s stabbed to death in Brixton

Danny Rigg and Luke Alsford

Published March 20, 2025 9:13am Updated March 21, 2025 1:13pm

Officers continue to appeal for information following a murder in Brixton. Police were called at approximately 05:10hrs on Thursday, 20 March to reports of a man suffering a stab injury in Brixton Road SW9. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended but despite their efforts the man sadly died at the scene. He has been formally identified as 34-year-old Troy Ramsundar. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers. — Troy Ramsundar was stabbed to death near Brixton Underground station in the early hours of Thursday (Picture: Met Police)

A man stabbed to death near Brixton Underground station has been named and pictured.

Troy Ramsundar, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene by Brixton Road, London after 5am on Thursday.

Emergency services attended but said Mr Ramsundar could not be saved.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

A murder investigation has been launched by the Met Police, who said a man arrested at the scene was later released with no further action to be taken in relation to the attack.

A white and yellow forensics tent was set up outside a coffeeshop on Coldharbour Lane.

The fatal stabbing comes after locals voiced safety concerns with police, according to a woman working at Brixton Community Market.

Wanting to stay anonymous, she said: ‘We had a meeting with the police a few weeks ago and the police asked who felt unsafe in Brixton. Almost everyone raised their hands.

‘The cleaners were told to close the entrance to the market on Coldharbour Lane.’

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘My thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this devastating time.

Forensic officers at the scene in Brixton Road, Brixton, south London, after a man, believed to be in his 30s, died suffering stab injuries. The Metropolitan Police said a man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. Picture date: Thursday March 20, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Brixton. Photo credit should read: Lucy North/PA Wire — Forensics at the scene (Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire)

‘I understand the shock and concern this incident will have on the Brixton community. My team are already working diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to this tragedy.

‘I would ask any local residents with concerns to speak to officers at the scene, or to their local neighbourhood policing teams.

‘If you have any information that could assist this investigation, I would urge you to get in contact immediately.