Murder hunt launched in Wembley

Victim was beaten to death in the early hours of this morning

A 39-year-old is being questioned on suspicion of murder after a man was beaten to death in Wembley this morning (Tuesday).

The man was arrested after the victim, who is believed to be in his 30s, was found in St John’s Road at 2.20am.

He was rushed to Northwick Park Hospital where he died at 3.27am.

Officers from the Met’s Homicide and Serious Crime Command are investigating the killing.

Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.