A man has been charged with murder after the stabbing of an ice cream seller in broad daylight in west London.
Zaher Zaarour, 26 has been remanded into custody following the knife attack on Shazad Khan, 41, in Monks Park, Wembley on Tuesday evening.
He was also charged with possession of a bladed article and will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Met Police officers responded to reports of a stabbing in Monks Park, Wembley, at 6.10pm on Tuesday.
He was treated by the London Ambulance Service but despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 31-year-old woman was arrested at the scene for conspiracy to murder but has since been bailed to return in September pending further enquiries.
Shazad’s family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers, with enquiries ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller, who is leading the investigation from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: ‘I would like to thank the community for their help and support during this investigation.
‘Residents can expect to see an increase of officers in the local area over the next coming days as the investigation continues’.
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