Another horrific icndent practically on our doorsteps "The bodies of two men were discovered when firefighters were called to a blaze in a ground floor flat in New Cross on Sunday night. The victims, both French nationals in their 20s, were stabbed in the head, neck and chest, post-mortem tests have revealed. Officers have launched a double murder inquiry and have appealed for information. Emergency services were called to the building in Sterling Gardens at around 10pm. The fire was put out and the bodies found in the flat. Police have identified the men but their names have not been released. Detective Chief Inspector Mick Duthie said: "I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Sterling Gardens at any time over the weekend, and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious near the address, to get in touch. "I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone near the premises around 21.30 on Sunday.""