An old man riding a scooter was stabbed to death in broad daylight.
A pensioner in his 80s was out in Greenford, West London, when he was attacked shortly after 4pm today.
Emergency services rushed him to Cayton Road and the man was found with a stab wound.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made yet, and police are trying to inform his next of kin.
Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood of the Metropolitan Police's Crime Specialist Command said: Between 15:15 and 16:15 Western near Caton Road and Welland Gardens If he was using the Avenue A40 Eastbound drive he recorded or cycled his helmet footage Please contact us if you have
"The elderly victim, who was on a mobility scooter, was in the area at the time. If you see the victim or catch someone acting suspiciously in the area, Be sure to get in touch."
The crime scene is in order and an urgent investigation is underway to determine what happened.
Police in Ealing Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, who heads the
"We are assisting our specialist crime colleagues in their efforts to understand what happened and identify those responsible for this horrific crime.
"Public support is essential. Police and communities must work together to identify and remove violent criminals from our cities.
"I officers will remain on the scene. They will be there to help and protect you. If you have information you would like to share, please approach. Tell them what you know.
Anyone with information that would be useful to the police 101 ref CAD 4691/16 Aug.
This is a developing story...
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