Two people have been arrested after a 38-year-old man was stabbed to death in Wembley. Police and paramedics rushed to Monks Park at 6.10pm last night (Tuesday, August 19) to reports that a man had been stabbed.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards. His family are currently being treated by specialist officers.
An investigation was launched following the fatal attack which led to a 26-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of murder in the early hours of Wednesday morning (August 20).
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He remains in police custody, along with a woman, aged 31, who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller who is leading this investigation said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this hugely difficult time.
“We have made quick progress overnight and made two arrests, both these people remain in police custody. However, detectives are still working at pace to understand the circumstances around this sad event. We are urging anyone with information to get in touch and residents can continue to expect an increase in the number of officers in the local area as we continue our investigations.
“Additionally, we ask all residents in the area to look at any doorbell or camera footage around Monks Park and to make contact if there is anything that they feel would assist police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 or online, quoting CAD6174/19AUG. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by submitting an online form.
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