Man, 31, is brutally stabbed to death outside a London Wetherspoons in early hours attack as police launch murder probe
- The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation after the stabbing
- A 31-year-old man died after the attack outside a pub in the centre of Hounslow
- The attack is thought to have taken place shortly after midnight this morning
- Forensics tent and expert officers were pictured at the cordoned off road today
A man was brutally stabbed to death outside a London Wetherspoons pub in the early hours of this morning.
The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder inquiry after the 31-year-old was found seriously injured in the centre of Hounslow shortly after midnight today.
The victim died at the scene despite the best efforts of medics from London Ambulance Service after receiving stab wounds.
Police set up a cordon and a forensics tent outside the Moon Under Water Wetherspoons pub in Staines Road, which remained in place today.
The force says the man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, with formal identification and a post-mortem examination yet to take place.
No-one has been arrested as of yet, and police are appealing for information.
Police have launched a murder probe after a 31-year-old man was killed after being stabbed outside a pub in west London
A police cordon and forensics tent was set up outside the Moon Under Water Wetherspoons pub in Staines Road, Hounslow
One local told MyLondon that the pub had a ‘bad mix’ of young and old people attending it.
Roman Baggot said: ‘I feel bad for him I think a lot of people saw him in Hounslow. Seeing police here is normal. Many stabbings and death.’
Other residents said the pub can be ‘dodgy’ and the area has become ‘unsafe, very scary after dark’.
Metropolitan Police officers were called at 12.30am on Saturday to reports of a man who had been seriously injured in Staines Road, Hounslow, west London.
The force has asked anyone who was in the area with information to come forward, including those who took photos, video, or dashcam footage at the time.
Detective Chief Inspector James Shirley said: ‘An urgent investigation is under way to establish what happened in the early hours of this morning and to identify who was responsible for this terrible attack.
‘Our investigation will be extensive and painstaking, including a full forensic examination of the area, which is ongoing, and detailed inquiries to obtain all available CCTV.
‘I am appealing for anyone who was in the area and has yet to speak with police to get in touch. Even if you do not believe you saw anything of particular significance, please make contact with detectives.
‘I also want to hear from anyone who took photos or captured footage on their phone or other device, and from any drivers with dashcam footage from the local area at the time.’
The Metropolitan Police says the man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers
Police say no-one has been arrested in connection with the brutal stabbing as of yet, and is appealing for information from the public
Chief Inspector Karl Spour, of the Met’s West Area Basic Command Unit, said: ‘My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who lost his life in this tragic incident.
‘I know they will be given a great deal of support by Met officers as they try to come to terms with what has happened.
‘Local people will see more officers in and around Staines Road and Hounslow town centre in the coming days.
‘Our commitment to arresting and charging those who commit violent crime and further reducing the number of people killed or injured on our streets is total.’
Anyone with information or any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, quoting reference 189/25jun, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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