Two people have been arrested after an ice-cream man was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in north-west London. The Metropolitan Police said they received reports of a stabbing in Monks Park, Wembley, shortly after 6pm on Tuesday.
Medics treated a man for stab wounds before he died at the scene. Police later named him as 41-year-old Shazad Khan. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder early on Wednesday, and a 31-year-old woman was also arrested at the scene for conspiracy to murder. Both remain in custody.
Local resident Asim Mahmood Butt, 39, a childhood friend, described Mr Khan as a “famous ice-cream guy” who started his van about a year ago. The van, parked on the road at the time, was well known locally for featuring a large teddy bear. Another witness said the van was towed away early on Wednesday morning.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said: “Our thoughts remain with Shazad’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. This incident will rightly cause concern across the community but intelligence at this stage leads us to believe there is no wider threat to the public.”
Police have appealed for doorbell or dashcam footage from around Monks Park and urged anyone with information to contact them. The victim’s family has been informed and is receiving specialist support. A scene remains in place with a blue forensics tent and police cordon.
