A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after an ice cream seller was fatally stabbed in north-west London. Shazad Khan, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene following an altercation in Monks Park, Wembley, at 6.10pm on Tuesday.
Zaher Zaarour, of Brent, north-west London, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article, the Metropolitan Police announced on Thursday. He is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
A 31-year-old woman arrested at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to murder has been bailed pending further inquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller thanked the community for their support and said residents can expect an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
Local residents described Mr Khan as a well-known figure who sold ice creams from a van. Asim Mahmood Butt, 39, a childhood friend, said: 'I got a call from one of my cousins. This guy, we know him – he’s a famous ice cream guy. He got stabbed yesterday.' The ice cream van, known for having a large teddy bear, remained parked at the scene.
