Overview
- Officers were called to High Road, Wembley, at about 12:55pm on December 1 after a stabbing, and the 22-year-old victim later died in hospital.
- A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at an address in Harrow and a 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, with both remaining in custody.
- Detectives from the Met’s Homicide Command are leading the inquiry and have thanked the community for assistance to date.
- Residents have been told to expect increased patrols, the victim’s next of kin are being supported by specialist officers, and a formal post-mortem is due.
- Witnesses reported the attack followed an argument inside a Post Office, and the scene initially caused partial road closures and diversions to nine bus routes; anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 3333/1DEC25 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.