Overview
- Police named the suspect as Najiib Raytaan, 25, of Harlesden Road, NW10.
- Officers were called to Pound Lane at about 4pm on 31 January where a 50-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and died at the scene.
- Raytaan was charged on 2 February and appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court the same day.
- Detectives say the victim and suspect were known to each other, describe the attack as targeted, and confirm they are not seeking anyone else.
- Police say several members of the public witnessed the incident, have been offered support, and anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 4731/31Jan.