A man who was stabbed to death in a residential road has been named.
Hamid Mani has been named by Metropolitan Police as the 20-year-old who was fatally stabbed in Wellesley Road, Harrow, on Wednesday (August 9).
Police were called at 7.13pm to reports of a stabbing and two men were found with stab wounds. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Hamid died at the scene.
A second man, 19, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where his injuries were found to be not life-threatening.
He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and will be taken into custody when he is discharged from hospital.
A third man, Shakur Idan, was also taken to hospital after being found with stab wounds near the area.
His injuries were found to not be life-threatening and he was arrested.
Idan, 20, of Elmgrove Road in Harrow, was charged today (August 13) with murder and will appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday (August 14).
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan, leading the investigation, said: “Hamid lost his life through an act of violence and my thoughts are with his family and friends who are understandably devastated.
“Whilst we have made significant progress with our investigation, I believe that there are still people who witnesses what happened, but have not yet spoken to us.
“We believe Hamid had been involved in an altercation outside St George's Shopping Centre a short time before moving to Wellesley Road where he was attacked.”
He added that the events occurred in broad daylight and he is confident that both incidents were witnessed by the public.
Superintendent Matt Cray, from the local policing team in north-west London, added: "We are continuing to provide support to our colleagues who are investigating this tragic loss of life.
“I have spoken with representatives from our community and the local authority to discuss what measures are being implemented to reassure people in Harrow.
“You will have seen extra officers in the area, and this will continue. I would urge you to speak with them to discuss concerns or any worries you may have."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 6726/09Aug. Information can also be shared through an online portal or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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