Man arrested following a fatal stabbing in North Harrow

Police were called at around 6:25am yesterday (July 8) to Pinner Road, North Harrow, where a man was found with knife injuries.

London Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance Service attended the incident. Despite their best efforts, the victim, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A crime scene was put in place and Pinner Road was blocked both ways while officers looked for evidence.

Police officers patrol the crime scene on Pinner Road (Image: Riddhi Kachhela)

A murder investigation was launched into the victim's death with helicopters hovering over the region in search of suspects.

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A spokesperson for Met Police has now said that a man, aged in his 20s, has since been arrested on Saturday afternoon in relation to the stabbing.

Pinner Road continues to be closed today between Surrey Road and Station Road. A detour is still in operation for bus routes 183, H18 and H19.

North Harrow library posted on Twitter that it has been shut due to the incident.

Due to a police incident on Pinner Road, the library will not open today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

— North Harrow Community Library (@Nharrowlibrary) July 8, 2023

Local MP Gareth Thomas offered his condolences to the victim's family. 

Awful news this morning of a man having lost his life in North Harrow as a result of a stabbing. Thinking of him and his family and the terrible sense of loss they will feel. https://t.co/MyKdQL8zMY

— Gareth Thomas MP (@GarethThomasMP) July 8, 2023

Police are still carrying on their enquiries into the victim's next of kin (Image: Riddhi Kachhela)

Enquiries are still ongoing to inform the victim’s next of kin.

Police have urged anyone with information to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD1721/8July.