Ealing Common Murder Victim Named As Man From Hanwell | |||
Osvaldo Carvalho died after fight near Uxbridge Road
The man stabbed to death near Ealing Common on Tuesday evening (24 September) has been named as 22-year-old Osvaldo Carvalho, from Hanwell. This brings the number of murders that have taken place in the borough of Ealing to four in just over a month. It is believed that Osvaldo and two friends had arrived in the area by car before heading over to a small green area known as Twyford Crescent Gardens. There was an altercation with another group of men which resulted in the victim and his friends running away across Uxbridge Road. Osvaldo was then chased by the other group and suffered stab injuries.
One person who was arrested on suspicion of affray, has since been released from custody and will face no further action. He is being treated as a witness to the investigation. Despite the best efforts of medics and the arrival of an air ambulance, Osvaldo was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.48pm. Formal identification is yet to take place, but the team investigating the fatal stabbing have named the victim as Osvaldo. He said, “A young man has tragically lost his life and another family has been left grieving. The death of this man will no doubt impact all those who knew him, his family, friends and also the wider community in the area where this attack took place. “We need those who have information to come forward now. Their information could prove vital to securing justice for the victim’s family. My team are busy at the crime scene and forensic analysis and review of local CCTV footage continues apace. “I would like to reassure all those who live and work in the area that we are doing everything we can to keep you safe. DCI McHugh added, “I would like to appeal to those who were in the area before or after the attack to call and tell us what you saw. Did you see anyone in the area before the fatal stabbing? Do you remember seeing or hearing anything as the attacker(s) made off? We need the public’s help along with those who knew the victim to come forward and tell us what they know. Anyone with information is asked to call officers via 101 quoting reference CAD5954/24Sep. September 26 2019 |