Victim, who was in his eighties, killed on Cayton Road
Cayton Road. Picture: Google Streetview
A man believed to be in his eighties has died after being stabbed to death in Greenford.
He was attacked with a knife while riding on his mobility scooter on Cayton Road shortly before 4.06pm on Tuesday 16 August.
The emergency services were called to the scene including a London's Air Ambulance helicopters and paramedics attempted to save his life but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
There have been no arrests at this stage and a cordon has been placed around the area which is close to the A40 Western Avenue as forensics officers investigate.
Police are working to inform his next of kin.
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command said, “My officers are working to understand what has happened to this man, and we need the public’s assistance.
“I’m asking for anyone with dash cam or cycle helmet footage to contact us if they were using the Western Avenue A40 Eastbound in the proximity of Cayton Road and Welland Gardens between 15:15hrs and 16:15hrs. The elderly victim, who was riding a mobility scooter, was in the area at the time. If you saw the victim, or captured anyone acting suspiciously in the area, it is imperative that you make contact.”
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, lead for policing in Ealing, said, "This is an awful incident that will understandably cause considerable alarm to people locally and across London. Our thoughts are with the elderly victim.
"We are supporting our colleagues in Specialist Crime as they work to understand what has happened and identify who is responsible for this horrific crime.
“The support of the public is crucial. Police and the community must work together to identify violent offenders and remove them from our streets.
“My officers will remain on scene. They are there to help and protect you – if you have information that you want to share please approach them and tell them what you know.”
Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 4691/16 Aug.
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