Two Arrests Made After Man Stabbed to Death on Old Oak Road

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Police still working to establish motive for incident which started at Ollgar House

Uxbridge Road was closed following the incident. Picture: Sean O'Kane

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death on Old Oak Road this Thursday afternoon (11 January).

The 25-year-old victim died after receiving a knife wound to the chest shortly before 4pm on the border of Acton and Shepherd's Bush.

Despite an air ambulance attending, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene about an hour later.

The two men being held are aged 27 and 28 and were arrested near the scene. They remain in custody.

Police have contacted the victim’s next of kin although no formal identification has been made at this stage.

Old Oak Road was closed during the evening rush hour between Armstrong Road and A4020 Uxbridge Road. The Uxbridge Road was also closed eastbound from the junction with Askew Road and Old Oak Road.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.

Detective Inspector Beverley Kofi said, "This is another tragic murder with a young male victim who has met a violent death.

"We believe that the incident started Ollgar House, in Ollgar Close and the victim was assaulted and stabbed before staggering and collapsing in Old Oak Road. We believe there were a number of people involved, but we are still working to establish the circumstances and a possible motive.

"We have made two arrests and continue to pursue a number of lines of inquiry. We need to public’s help to piece together what happened - who the victim was seen with, the incident itself and the immediate aftermath.

"If you were in the area at the time and saw anything that could be of significance to the investigation, we would urge you to get it touch right away."

If you have any information that could assist detectives, call the incident room on 0208 358 0100, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

January 12, 2018