Murder squad detectives were on Tuesday trawling for clues after a man was stabbed to death on a west London high street in the first killing of 2022.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was stabbed to death in Yiewsley High Street, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Police were called to the scene at 12.12am but the man died from his injuries half an hour later.
The scene lies close to Philpott’s Farm Open Space spot where a 16-year-old was found stabbed to death on December 30. Police said the two murders are currently not being treated as linked.
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, West Area BCU said: “Following the tragic incident in the early hours of this morning our thoughts are with the family of the victim.
“There will be an increased police presence in West Drayton and if you have any information in relation to these incidents, please speak to our officers.
“Although the location is close to the fatal stabbing that occurred on 30th December, at this time the incidents do not appear to be linked.”
A mother of three who lives nearby said: “We heard some shouting in the street but it was late and we just thought it was drunks.
“Then the street was flooded with flashing blue lights and there were police everywhere. They were running in all directions and seemed to be hunting for someone.
“The paramedics worked so hard to save him we are all gutted. There was a teenager killed near here last week as well. What a terrible start to the new year.”
A local shopkeeper, 41, said: “It’s a close community here and we are all feeling it. I live and work in the community. I saw the police arrive out thought was ‘oh no not another one’.
“The crime around here is getting worse it’s like we are under siege from criminality.”
No arrests have been made so far and road closures remain in place.
Forensic officers were scouring the crime scene on Yiewsley High Street on Tuesday. West Drayton station was closed as much of the street was cordoned off by police tape.
Anyone who has information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, giving the reference 0063/04JAN.
