Detectives have named the man who died after a stabbing in Wembley as 41-year-old Shazad Khan, who was known locally as an ice cream man.
Police were called to reports of an altercation in Monks Park at around 18:10hrs on Tuesday, 19 August. Shazad was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service paramedics but, despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
In the early hours of Wednesday, 20 August, a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody along with a 31-year-old woman who was detained at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, local policing commander for north-west London, said: “Our thoughts remain with Shazad’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.
“This incident will rightly cause concern across the community, but intelligence at this stage leads us to believe there is no wider threat to the public.
“Detectives are conducting a thorough and fast-paced investigation, and locals can expect to see an uptick in police presence in the area.
“Anyone with any information – particularly dashcam or doorbell footage from the time of the incident – is urged to speak to us as a matter of urgency.”
Those with information are asked to call the Met via 101, or online, quoting 6174/19AUG. Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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