Man, 23, dies after knife attack in Uxbridge

A 23-year-old man has died following a stabbing in London. The victim was attacked in Waterloo Road in Uxbridge on Saturday (6 May).

He was found unconscious by police at about 1am and was taken to a west London hospital, but died from his injuries. The victim is yet to be formally identified by police.

A murder investigation into the stabbing has been launched as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Packer, who is leading the investigation, told Sky News: "A young man has lost his life and I am appealing to the public to give us all the help they can. In particular I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity of Waterloo Road from midnight to early in the morning to call us. If you saw or heard anything please do not hesitate; your information could be vital."

The latest fatal stabbing comes a day after a man in his 30s was killed in an attack in a barber shop in Harlesden, northwest London.

In the last fortnight there have been ten fatal or serious attacks following a surge of knife crimes in the capital.

Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC.