A murder investigation has been launched in Uxbridge after a 57-year-old man was found with stab wounds.
Police were called at 7:07pm yesterday evening (6 July), to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Cowley Road and The Greenway.
Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. A 57-year-old man, named as Khurram Butt, was found with stab wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A 49-year-old man subsequently attended a west London police station where he was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command have been informed and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area of Cowley Road, near to the junction with Frayslea just after 7pm on 6 July, who may have seen anything that may help with our investigation.
“It is a busy road and a number of people would have been on foot in the area or in vehicles. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have a dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the Incident Room on 020 8785 8244 or phone 101 and quote CAD 6685/06Jul Operation WARNSPAN.
To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
