Arrests after man killed in King Edward VII Park Wembley

Milton Hurlington, 42, said to be from north west London, died after a stabbing at King Edward VII Park in Wembley on Monday (July 17).

Metropolitan Police have now said five males, all in their late teens to early 20s, were arrested on Sunday (July 23) on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody at this time.

Two men and a woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. They were later released on bail to return at a future date.

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

Milton, understood to be of Jamaican heritage, has been described by loved ones as a “loving son, father, uncle and brother”.

All entrances to the park were closed off for multiple days as forensics worked at the scene.

Officers were called near to the Dene entrance of the park at 9.49pm to reports of a man with a stab injury.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services he died at the scene.

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

A post-mortem examination established cause of death as blood loss following a stab wound to the arm.

Police say they had contact with Milton earlier in the day before his death, the circumstances of which are unclear.

DCI Bradley said: “These recent arrests are an important development but I remain keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything out of the ordinary in the park and surrounding areas on Monday (July 17) between 6pm and 10.45pm to come forward.

“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.”

Police tape at one park gate (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Anyone with any information that could help the investigation should call police on 101 and give reference 8258/17JUL23.

Images and footage that may help police can also be uploaded through: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V48-PO1

To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.