Indian-origin man fatally stabbed in London as police launch murder investigation

A murder investigation is underway in West London after a 26-year-old Indian-origin man was fatally stabbed in Southall, prompting detectives to appeal for witnesses and video footage that could help establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The victim has been identified as Gurbhej Singh, who died after suffering serious knife injuries during an incident that took place near the junction of North Road and Dormers Wells Lane in the early hours of Wednesday.

Emergency services rushed to the site

Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a stabbing, but despite efforts by paramedics and police officers, Singh could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the location.

Another man, believed to be in his 30s, was also injured during the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

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The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the area by the London Ambulance Service shortly after the attack was reported. Specialist detectives have since taken over the investigation and are working to piece together the events that led to the fatal stabbing.

Investigation is ongoing

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said investigators are continuing to gather evidence and speak with potential witnesses.

"Homicide detectives continue to investigate Mr Singh's tragic death and my thoughts remain with his family and loved ones," Foxwell said.

"We believe he was assaulted outside a shop at the junction of North Road and Dormers Well Lane at around 00:30hrs (Wednesday)."

Police are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the attack or who may have captured relevant footage.

"I would urge anyone with CCTV covering the area - or who was in the area at the time and has not yet spoken to police – to please come forward and speak to police," she said.

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, officers arrested seven men aged between their early 20s and late 30s on suspicion of murder. Following further investigations, six of those individuals were released without further action. The seventh suspect has been released on bail and remains under investigation pending further enquiries.