Man Stabbed to Death on Busy West London Road
Paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance rushed to the scene after a man, identified as Khurram Butt, was found lying on the side of Cowley Road with fatal stab wounds. Despite frantic emergency efforts, he died at the scene. Police have informed his next of kin.
49-Year-Old Arrested on Murder Suspicion
A 49-year-old man was arrested at a West London police station on suspicion of murder and remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Residents Shocked by Daylight Attack
One anonymous local said, “It was quite shocking really, right across the street on a busy road in broad daylight. The ambulance arrived in record time, and the air ambulance even landed in the nearby park. I honestly can’t believe it.”
Andy Panayiotou, 43, added, “I only moved here in November. It doesn’t make me feel unsafe; it just feels out of character. We were all taken aback. It really does feel surreal.”
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
“We are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area of Cowley Road near the junction with Frayslea just after 7pm on 6 July,” said Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin. “It’s a busy road, so there would have been plenty of people on foot or in vehicles. We’re especially keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Incident Room on 020 8785 8244 or call 101, quoting reference CAD 6685/06Jul Operation WARNSPAN.
