A person has died after a reported stabbing at a council building in London. The Brent Civic Centre, home to Brent Council, was also evacuated as the incident unfolded
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death at a council building in London. An air ambulance was called to the scene alongside with multiple police vehicles and ambulances but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Brent Civic Centre, home to Brent Council, was cordoned off and staff were also evacuated as the incident unfolded this afternoon (Tuesday August 25).
Police attended with the London Ambulance Service. On arrival, they found the victim, believed to be a teenage boy or man in his early 20s, suffering from stab wounds.
A Met Police spokesperson added: “Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the victim was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“No arrests have been made at this very early stage, and officers are making urgent enquiries to identify and trace those responsible.”
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 2:25pm to reports of a stabbing at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley, HA9.
“We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer.
“We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a patient was pronounced dead at the scene”.
Following the incident, a Section 60 order has been authorised, granting officers enhanced powers to stop and search people and vehicles. This applies to the Wembley Park, Barnhill, Tokyngton, Stonebridge, Roundwood, Dollis Hill, Willesden and Welsh Harp ward areas of Brent.
Superintendent Chris Clarke, lead for emergency response policing in the area, said: “This is an awful incident, in which someone has tragically lost their life. We are working to urgently identify the victim and inform his next-of-kin as soon as possible.
“An investigation is underway to establish exactly what has taken place and trace those responsible. We recognise the concern this incident will cause within the local community and are committed to keeping residents informed as our enquiries progress.
“In light of the incident, we have authorised additional stop and search powers to help prevent further violence, support our investigation, and keep people safe.
“There will be an increased police presence in and around the area in the coming hours while our officers continue their investigation.”
There is not believed to be a wider threat to the community, nor is this incident believed to be terror-related.
Anybody with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 4032/25AUG