A quiet West London neighborhood was thrown into chaos on Monday evening after a violent knife attack left one person dead and two others seriously injured.
Police were called to Midhurst Gardens in Uxbridge at around 5 p.m. following reports of multiple stabbings. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where they found three victims suffering from stab wounds.
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Despite efforts from paramedics, a 49-year-old dog walker tragically died at the scene. Another victim, a 45-year-old man, sustained life-changing injuries, while a third person was also injured during the attack.
Authorities have confirmed that an Afghan national has been arrested in connection with the incident. He is currently in police custody as detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command investigate the circumstances surrounding the violent assault.
Police have cordoned off the area as forensic officers continue their work, and residents have been urged to remain vigilant.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said, “This was a shocking act of violence that has devastated a local community. We are working tirelessly to establish what led to this attack.”
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information or footage from the area around the time of the incident is being urged to contact police immediately.