Murder investigation launched following stabbing in Maida Vale

Met detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 40-year-old man was stabbed at an address in Maida Vale.

Police were called at 21:42hrs on Friday, 19 December to reports of a stabbing in Tollgate House, Tollgate Gardens.

Officers attended the address alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated a 40-year-old man at the scene for stab wounds. He was taken to hospital, where he sadly died.

Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Denby, from Specialist Crime South, who is leading the investigation said:

“My thoughts are with the victim’s family at this unimaginably difficult time. Our investigation is continuing at pace as we work to establish the full circumstances around this incident.

“Were you in the area or on Tollgate Gardens on Friday, 19 December? Do you have any mobile phone or dash cam footage of individuals in the area around the time of the incident?

“If so, please come forward and speak to police. I would also like to thank members of the local community for their patience while our enquires are ongoing, a number of cordons remain in place.”

Officers urge anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 8182/19DEC25. If you wish to remain anonymous, please speak with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

At the early stage of the investigation, no arrests have been made.