Man dead after stabbing at King Edward VII Park, Wembley

Police have shut off King Edward VII Park, in Wembley, for the entire day today (July 18) as forensics investigate a stabbing near the Dene park entrance on Monday (July 17).

Officers were called to the area at 9.49pm last night to reports of a man with a stab injury, despite the best efforts of emergency services he died at the scene.

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Two men and a woman were arrested at the time on suspicion of murder and have been released on bail to return at a future date.

A dozen of forensic police at King Edward VII Park, Wembley (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Metropolitan Police have said it is believed the initial incident took place at the park, and explained a crime scene remains at the Dene and surrounding areas.

A forensic tent by the park (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at what is an incredibly difficult time.

“At present we believe the man sustained his injuries in King Edward VII park and then made his way to the Dene, where residents discovered him and called the emergency services.”

All park entrances, including the large gate at Park Lane and the other entrance by Clarendon Gardens have been shut off with officers standing by and the gates taped up.

A forensic tent has also been erected by the Clarendon Gardens entrance.

Police tape covering a gate at the park (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Officers have also been turning pedestrians away between Kingsway and Park Lane, while other officers have been seen patrolling the area.

DCI Bradley has asked for anyone who has seen anything “out of the ordinary” in the area between 9pm and 10pm to get in touch and said: “Please do not hesitate to get in touch, no matter how insignificant you may think your information to be- it could be the key to our investigation.”

Anyone with any information that could help the investigation should call police on 101 and give reference 8258/17JUL23. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.