Murder investigation launched in Ealing

A murder investigation has been launched after a fatal stabbing in Ealing.

Police were called at approximately 22:30hrs on Monday, 10 February, to reports of a man found with stab wounds outside an address in Oaklands Road, Hanwell.

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, but despite their best efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Although formal identification has yet to take place, officers believe the victim was in his 30s.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

DCI Alison Foxwell, from Major Investigation Team 12, said:

“Our thoughts today are with the victim’s family and friends in light of this truly tragic event.

“Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around Hanwell while our investigative work is carried out. I want to thank residents for their patience while this continues. I would ask anyone who was in the area of Oaklands Road, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to come forward to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference CAD7176/10FEB25.