A murder investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man died following a stabbing on High Road in Wembley.
Police were called at 12:55pm on Monday, 1 December. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital, where he later died.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers and no arrests have been made.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said: “My thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time. Knife crime has a devastating impact on communities and our officers are here to support local residents with any concerns. Residents can expect to see an increased police presence over the next few days.
“In the meantime, our dedicated officers are working at speed to piece together this tragic incident. Anyone with relevant information should not hesitate to share it with us.”
A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said, “We were called at 12.55pm today (1 December) to reports of a stabbing on High Road, Wembley.
“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.
“We treated a man at the scene and took him to hospital as a priority.”
The case is being investigated by the Met’s homicide command.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 3333/1DEC, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
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