A man has been arrested after a fatal stabbing in North Harrow

Police were called yesterday (July 8) at around 6.25am to Pinner Road where a man was found with stab wounds.

London Ambulance Service and Ambulance Service attended the incident. Despite their efforts, the victim, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A crime scene was established and Pinner Road was closed in both directions while officers searched for evidence.

Police officers patrol a crime scene on Pinner Road (Image: Riddy Kachhela)

After the victim’s death, a homicide investigation was launched, helicopters were flying over the region in search of suspects.

Read more: Pinner Road has been closed in both directions after a man was stabbed to death

A spokesman for the Met Police has now said a man aged in his 20s was arrested on Saturday afternoon in connection with the stabbing.

Pinner Road remains closed between Surrey Road and Station Road. Bus routes 183, H18 and H19 are still detoured.

North Harrow Library posted on Twitter that it was closed due to the incident.

Due to the police incident in Pinner Road, the library will not be open today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

— North Harrow Public Library (@Nharrowlibrary) July 8, 2023

Local MP Gareth Thomas expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased.

Horrendous news this morning that a man has died in North Harrow following a stabbing. Thinking of him and his family and the terrible sense of loss they will feel. https://t.co/MyKdQL8zMY

— Gareth Thomas (@GarethThomasMP) July 8, 2023

Police are still investigating the victim’s relatives (Image: Riddy Kachhela)

Investigations are ongoing to inform the relatives of the victim.

Police have urged anyone with information to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD1721/8July.