Two people have been arrested in north-west London after a local ice cream seller was reportedly stabbed eight times and died.
Metropolitan Police said they were called to a stabbing in Monks Park, Wembley, shortly after 6pm on Tuesday.
A 38-year-old man was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. His family have been informed.
Police arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder early Wednesday, and a 31-year-old woman was arrested for conspiracy to murder at the scene.
Both remain in custody, police said.
Local resident Asim Mahmood Butt, 39, said he was a childhood friend of the victim, adding that the man was a “famous ice cream guy” in the area.
Mr Butt said the victim started selling ice cream “about a year ago”.
The ice cream van, which was known locally for featuring a large teddy bear, had been parked on the road at the time of the stabbing, according to Mr Butt.
A witness, who does not want to be named, said the ice cream van was towed away from the scene in the early hours of Wednesday.
A blue forensics tent and several Met Police officers were later seen inside a police cordon in Monks Park, with police saying residents can expect an increased number of officers in the area as the investigation continues.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this hugely difficult time.”
Police urged anyone with information to get in touch, adding that residents in the area to look at any doorbell or camera footage around Monks Parks for anything they feel would assist police.
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