Police arrested a 22-year-old Afghan national for murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing in Uxbridge that left one man dead and two others injured. The attack occurred Monday evening around 5pm on Midhurst Gardens.
The 49-year-old victim died at the scene, while a 45-year-old man sustained injuries and a 14-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening wounds. Police arrested the suspect at the scene, with footage circulating online appearing to show officers shouting "drop the knife" and "get on the floor."
Police Investigation
Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall described the incident as "a shocking and senseless act of violence." She deployed multiple officers to the area for reassurance patrols throughout the week while detectives work to establish any relationship between the suspect and victims.
"I understand that there has been a lot of speculation online following on from this incident, we ask that you rely on us for information, and that you do not share sensitive footage," Horsfall said. Police are not treating the attack as terrorism-related.
Suspect Background
The arrested man entered the UK in a lorry in 2020 and he received asylum in 2022. Home Office officials confirmed he is not residing in government accommodation, contrary to social media claims circulating after the incident.
Community Impact
Local residents expressed shock at the violence in their neighborhood. One woman laying flowers at the scene said: "That somebody could actually do that, it's just awful. The area used to be lovely, over the years it's really gone downhill."
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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