A man has been stabbed to death in Kingsbury, North West , with the appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the the incident to come forward as soon as possible.

The Met said a murder investigation is now under way after officers were called to reports of an altercation in Kingsbury Road at 3.31am on Sunday. A 26-year-old man was taken to hospital with a stab wound but despite the best of medical staff, he was sadly pronounced dead.

Police confirmed his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Kinsgsbury Road, between Uphill Drive and Church Lane, remains closed and have asked the public to avoid the area.

The large cordoned-off area is near a row of shops on the main road, according to videos shared by Harrow Online on X.

Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is leading the investigation, confirmed a team of detectives and forensic specialists are "working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to the tragic death of a young man".

He said: "We understand this incident will cause concern within the Kingsbury community, and we're grateful for their continued patience and co-operation.

"Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, along with a crime scene, as we carry out the early stages of our investigation.

"We urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information that could assist us, to come forward as soon as possible."

People with information have been asked to call police on 101, quoting reference: 1052/18May, or it can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.