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- A 26-year-old man of Indian origin was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Wednesday in Southall, west London, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
- We believe he was assaulted outside a shop at the junction of North Road and Dormers Wells Lane.
- Southall, home to a large South Asian community, has seen previous incidents of knife crime, though police have not yet indicated a motive in this case.
A 26-year-old man of Indian origin was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Wednesday in Southall, west London, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
Gurbhej Singh was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering knife wounds on North Road, near the junction with Dormers Wells Lane. Officers were called at approximately 00:40 BST on 10 June by the London Ambulance Service following reports of a stabbing. Paramedics attended alongside police, but despite their efforts, Singh could not be saved.
A second man, in his 30s, was also injured in the incident. He was treated at a hospital and later discharged. Detectives believe the assault occurred outside a shop around 12:30 am.
The Metropolitan Police’s Homicide and Major Crime Command launched a full murder inquiry. Seven men, aged from their early 20s to late 30s, were arrested at or near the scene on suspicion of murder. Following initial enquiries, six were released without charge, while one remains on bail pending further investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Homicide detectives continue to investigate Mr Singh’s tragic death and my thoughts remain with his family and loved ones. We believe he was assaulted outside a shop at the junction of North Road and Dormers Wells Lane.” She urged anyone with CCTV footage of the area or who was present at the time to come forward.
Southall, home to a large South Asian community, has seen previous incidents of knife crime, though police have not yet indicated a motive in this case. The area around the junction is typically busy with local shops and residents even late at night.
Singh’s family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. No further details about his background or occupation have been released publicly as investigations continue.
This incident adds to growing concerns over knife-related violence in parts of London. Official statistics show that while overall crime in some boroughs has fluctuated, knife offences remain a priority for the Metropolitan Police.
As the probe advances, authorities are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, or any information that could help piece together the events leading to the fatal attack. Detectives continue to follow multiple lines of enquiry.
