Police have launched a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a man in the Maida Vale area of West London. The victim, a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday night, with the perpetrator still at large.
Details of the Fatal Attack
The incident occurred at Tollgate House on Tollgate Gardens. Emergency services were called at approximately 9.40pm on Friday, December 19, 2025. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the location. No arrests have been made, meaning the individual responsible for the killing remains on the loose.
Police Appeal for Crucial Information
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Denby, who is leading the investigation, expressed his condolences to the victim's family. "My thoughts are with the victim’s family at this unimaginably difficult time," he stated.
He confirmed that the investigation is progressing rapidly to establish the full circumstances. Police are urgently appealing to the public for assistance. They are particularly keen to hear from:
- Anyone who was in the Tollgate Gardens area on the evening of Friday, December 19.
- Individuals who may have captured relevant mobile phone or dash cam footage of people in the vicinity around the time of the attack.
DCI Denby added, "I would also like to thank members of the local community for their patience while our enquiries are ongoing. A number of cordons remain in place."
How to Contact Investigators
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting the reference CAD 8182/19DEC25. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached on 0800 555 111.
This tragic event marks the second homicide in North West London within a short timeframe yesterday. Earlier, a man was shot dead in the Stonebridge area. The Metropolitan Police have stated that they do not believe the two incidents are linked.
