A man has been charged with attempted murder after a pensioner was stabbed in Queensbury earlier this week.
The incident happened on Wednesday evening (23 April) at an address in Alpine Road, near the large Morrisons off Honeypot Lane. Emergency services were called at 8:14pm, and the victim, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital with a stab wound. He remains in a life-threatening condition.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “A man has been charged with attempted murder over a stabbing in Queensbury.
“Amar Shah, 43 (26.12.1981), of Alpine Road, Brent, will appear before Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 25 April. He has been remanded in custody.
“At 20:14hrs on Wednesday, 23 April, police were called to an address in Alpine Road, following reports of an assault. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service.
“A man in his 70s had suffered a stab wound. He was taken to hospital, where he remains. His condition is assessed as life-threatening.
“Police are not seeking any other persons in connection with this incident and we do not believe that there is a risk to the wider public.
“More updates will follow when available.”
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