The incident happened in Southdown Crescent (credit: Google Maps)
The victim, in his 30s, was found suffering from a stab wound in Southdown Crescent on Friday evening.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Formal identification awaits.
No arrests have been made.
Enquiries into the circumstances are continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference Cad 7789/09Oct.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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