A 22-year-old Afghan national has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following a triple stabbing in Uxbridge that left one man dead and two others injured. The suspect was apprehended at the scene on Monday evening after police deployed a Taser.
The attack occurred around 5pm on Midhurst Gardens, killing a 49-year-old local man and seriously injuring a 45-year-old man and 14-year-old boy. The older victim suffered life-changing injuries while the teenager's wounds were not life-threatening. Police officers arrested the suspect immediately after responding to emergency calls.
The arrested man entered the UK in a lorry in 2020 and was granted asylum in 2022. Home Office officials confirmed he is not residing in asylum accommodation, contrary to speculation on social media. The attack is not being treated as terrorism-related.
Community Shock and Investigation
The stabbing has shaken the typically quiet residential area, with forensic teams combing the scene and flowers left by residents. Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall described it as a "shocking and senseless act of violence" and deployed additional officers throughout the week to provide community reassurance.
Police are working to establish any relationship between the suspect and victims while urging the public not to share sensitive footage circulating online. A Home Office spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those impacted by this horrific incident. We are receiving regular updates from the Metropolitan Police. The priority must now be for the police to investigate so those responsible can be brought to justice."
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