A man has been arrested after three people were stabbed in Uxbridge, leaving one man dead. Police were called at around 5pm on Monday, 27 October, to Midhurst Gardens following reports of multiple stabbings.
Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended and found three people with stab wounds. A 49-year-old man was treated at the scene but, despite the efforts of emergency services, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A 45-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy were also treated for stab wounds before being taken to hospital. The man’s injuries are believed to be life-changing but not life-threatening, while the boy’s injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
A 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Officers deployed a Taser and he was taken to hospital as a precaution, but was not injured. He has since been taken into police custody.
Detectives have launched an investigation and say urgent enquiries are ongoing.
Footage posted online appears to show the suspect walking along a residential street, before two police officers sprint after him, one pointing a Taser and shouting “drop the knife” and “get on the floor”.
Several others join them before the Taser is fired and the man falls to the ground.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference 5129/27OCT, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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