An Afghan national has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death and two other people, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured in a “senseless act of violence” in west London.
Police and ambulance crews were called to Midhurst Gardens in Uxbridge at around 5pm on Monday where the three victims were stabbed.
A 49-year-old man was treated at the scene but died, while another man, aged 45, suffered life-changing injuries.
The teenager’s injuries were not life-threatening or changing.
The attack is not being treated as terrorism, and detectives are working to establish any relationship between the suspect and the three victims, the Metropolitan Police said.
The Metropolitan Police said a 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Footage posted online appears to show the suspect walking along a residential street, before two police officers sprint after him, one pointing a Taser and shouting “drop the knife” and “get on the floor”.
Several others join them before the Taser is fired and the man falls to the ground.
Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall said: “This was a shocking and senseless act of violence that has left one man dead and two others injured.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.
“The incident will have understandably caused concern to the local community. I have deployed multiple officers to the local area, they will be here throughout the week to provide reassurance while detectives work intensely to piece together the circumstances.
“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.
“If anyone saw or has any information about the incident, then please come forward to police. We appreciate any information that you may have.
“There will be a crime scene and a heavy police presence within the area over the next few days, I thank residents for their patience.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting the reference 5129/27OCT, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.
