Victim]: Peter Petrou, who was aged 37
Detectives investigating the murder of Peter Petrou in Kilburn have charged a man.
Chihab Saleh, 23 (09.01.97), of Kilburn Square NW6, was charged with murder, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and possession of a knife/ pointed article in a public place.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at a virtual hearing at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, 23 July.
Officers were called at 22:24hrs on Thursday, 16 July, to reports of a man stabbed in Kilburn.
Police and the London Ambulance Service attended. Peter, who was aged 37 and lived in the West Kilburn area, was taken to a central London hospital but was pronounced dead at 22:57hrs.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 8685/16Jul. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They do not ask your name and cannot trace your call or I.P address.
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