Wembley Park fatal stabbing: Cordon to remain at scene

The Metropolitan Police says that an Olympic Way cordon will remain in place today (September 26), near to Wembley Stadium after a fatal stabbing on Sunday (September 24).

Emergency services were called just after 11pm that day to reports of a stabbing.

A man, in his mid-20s, was found with stab injuries and officers gave him CPR ahead of the arrival of paramedics, who continued to treat him before he was rushed to hospital.

He was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

A forensics vehicle in Wembley (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Throughout yesterday a section of Olympic Way was cordoned off, with restricted access to the front of Novotel and the Costa shut completely.

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The public were diverted around the path to the stadium, and instead had to walk through the Stadium Retail Park to be able to continue walking to Boxpark, the stadium and the London Designer Outlet.

A spokesperson for Costa said: “The Costa Coffee store remains closed at the request of the police as their investigation remains ongoing. Customers can visit their nearest Costa Coffee store in Wembley London Designer Outlet.”

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Police said there have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Flowers laid at the scene (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

The victim’s next of kin have been informed, but formal identification has not yet been made. A post mortem examination will be held in due course.

Det Ch Insp Mark Rogers said the force understands the victim was “chased and attacked” by a group of suspects.

A cordon in Olympic Way (Image: Joseph Reaidi)

Ch Supt Dan Knowles, who is in charge of policing in Brent, said: “My thoughts, and those of all my officers, are with the family and friends of this young man who has very tragically lost his life far too soon.

"I know that this incident will raise serious concern and worry in the community, and want to assure the all those affected that our colleagues from the Specialist Crime Command are working tirelessly to find those responsible, and local officers are assisting them in every way possible.

"The public can help us in this endeavour by speaking to officers if they have any information which could be relevant to the investigation.

"There will be more officers in and around the area in the coming days to provide reassurance. Please do speak to them with any concerns you have or information you would like to pass on."

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation team should call the incident room on 0208 345 3715 or 101 - quoting CAD7764/24Sep.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.