A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the fatal stabbing of Thomas O’Halloran on a mobility scooter in West London.
Following the attack in Greenford on Tuesday, Scotland Yard said the man had been arrested at a property in nearby Southall early this morning and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood, leading the investigation, said: ‘I would like to thank the public for their overwhelming support following this horrific incident.
‘As a result of the release of a CCTV image yesterday, an arrest has been made and this investigation is progressing at pace.
‘Mr O’Halloran’s family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
‘I would reiterate their previous request that their privacy is respected by everyone as they continue to come to terms with their tragic loss.’
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