An ice-cream seller was stabbed to death in a frenzied daylight attack on a residential street in Wembley, a court has heard.
Victim Named as Shazad Khan
Shazad Khan, 41, was working from his van in Monks Park, Wembley, at around 6pm on Tuesday, August 19, when he was allegedly attacked by 26-year-old Zaher Zaarour.
The court heard Mr Khan suffered fractured ribs and multiple stab wounds. Despite emergency services rushing to the scene, he could not be saved due to the “nature and number” of his injuries.
Defendant Remanded in Custody
Zaarour, of North Circular Road, Brent, was arrested at his home the following day and later charged with murder and possession of a blade.
Appearing at the Old Bailey wearing a grey T-shirt, he spoke only to confirm his identity during a short preliminary hearing before Judge Nigel Lickley KC.
A plea hearing has been scheduled for November 12, with a provisional three-week trial set to begin on April 7 next year.
Police and Community Reaction
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller of the Metropolitan Police previously thanked Wembley residents for their “support and cooperation” during the investigation, which has caused shock and sadness across the community.
