A murder investigation has been launched after a 38-year-old man was stabbed in Hendon.
Police were called to Parson Street at the junction of Brent Street, NW4 at 16:45hrs on Thursday, 3 July following reports of an injured man.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and discovered a man suffering from a stab wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 17:28hrs.
Next of kin have been informed.
Officers believe they know the man’s identity but await formal identification.
A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
Two men – [A] 19yrs and [B] 20yrs and two girls [C] 16yrs and [D] 17yrs – have been arrested in connection with this incident. They remain in police custody.
At this stage, it is believed that the victim was fatally stabbed whilst he was being robbed.
Parents taking their children home were ushered away from the scene by officers in uniform who covered his body with a sheet and set up a cordon stretching almost a mile along Parson Street.
The attack took place near to St Mary’s High School, Hendon School and the Gan Menachem nursery.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Bonner of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command is leading the investigation. He said: “This is a busy area for highway traffic and it was a bright clear day. I’m certain people driving or walking through the area saw something leading up to and during the stabbing that could be of vital importance to investigators.
“I would urge those people to contact us so that we can piece together the events that lead up to this murder.
“An incident room has been opened and can be contacted on 0208-358-0200. To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”