A man, who has not yet been identified, has died in a stabbing in central Hounslow, west London following an attack. Met police were called to Staines Road at midnight on Saturday 25 June following reports of a seriously injured man.
Police and the London ambulance rushed to the scene of the attack, but were unable to save the man and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s family has been informed and an autopsy will be performed to formally identify the man who sadly died from the injuries.
There have been no arrests and police are asking people in the area to come forward with witnesses, photos and videos taken in the early hours of the morning near Staines Road and have also made a call to drivers with a script. cams that were in the area to advance.
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There is a cordon on Staines Road, close to the Tesco Express and the central Staines Road shopping area after the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector James Shirley, a crime specialist, said: “There is an urgent need to investigate what happened early this morning and identify who was responsible for this terrible attack.
“Our investigation will be extensive and thorough, including a full forensic examination of the area, which is ongoing, and detailed consultations to obtain all available CCTV.
There is a police cordon at the scene in Hounslow
“I make a call for anyone who was in the area and has not yet spoken to the police to be contacted. Even if you don’t think you’ve seen anything of particular importance, contact the detectives.
“I also want to hear from anyone who took pictures or filmed with their phone or other device, and from any driver with camera images from the local area at the time of the murder.”
MyLondon also spoke to Ramon Baggot, 40, of the area, and said, ‘Young people go to the pub there and old people. It’s a bad mix. I’m not going anymore. I feel bad for him, I think a lot of people saw him in Hounslow. Seeing the police here is normal. Many stabbings and death.
“I want to leave as soon as possible. It’s cheap here, so people who don’t like violence can’t move because it’s more expensive everywhere.”
BCU Chief Inspector Karl Spour of the western area of the Met said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who lost his life in this tragic incident. I know that the officers of the Met will give them great support as they try to accept what has happened.
The man was found with serious injuries “outside Wetherspoons” in Hounslow
“Local people will see more officers around Staines Road and downtown Hounslow in the coming days. Our commitment to arrest and prosecute those who commit violent crimes and further reduce the number of people killed or injured in the our streets is total.
“I urge anyone with information about people carrying knives or other weapons to share what they know with the police or charities like Crimestoppers. In collaboration with these organizations, we always strive to create an image of violent criminals and, in to help keep people safe. Please help us in this vital task. “
Anyone with information or witnesses who has not yet spoken to police is asked to call 101, ref 189 / 25jun.
To provide information anonymously, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Matt is an internship journalist specializing in LGBT + issues, including talking to LGBTQ + activist Peter Tatchell before the 50th anniversary of Gay Pride in the UK, an interview with a former lieutenant commander who was forced to maintain his secret sexuality in the Armed Forces. for 20 years he lost his partner to AIDS two days before leaving the Navy, and talking to the founder of The Gay Men’s Dance Company, which offers cane dance classes, among others.
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