Police arrest 22-year-old man after one dead and two injured in West London knife attack
A dog walker who was killed in a triple stabbing in west London has been named locally as 49-year-old Wayne Broadhurst, as police described the attack as a “senseless act of violence”.
Mr Broadhurst died at the scene in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, on Monday evening after being stabbed while walking his dog. Two others — a 45-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy — were also injured.
The Metropolitan Police said the older victim remains in hospital with life-changing injuries, while the teenager’s wounds are not believed to be life-threatening.
A 22-year-old man, described by police as an Afghan national, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody.
The Home Office confirmed the suspect had entered the UK in a lorry before claiming asylum in 2022. Officials added that he was not living in asylum accommodation, despite claims circulating on social media.
A Home Office spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those impacted by this horrific incident. We are receiving regular updates from the Metropolitan Police. The priority must now be for the police to investigate so those responsible can be brought to justice.”
Police and ambulance crews were called to the quiet residential street shortly after 5pm on Monday following reports of multiple stabbings. Officers found three victims with knife wounds and detained a suspect nearby.
Footage posted online appeared to show armed officers confronting a man with a knife before shouting “drop the knife” and firing a Taser. The suspect then fell to the ground as police moved in to arrest him.
Detectives said the attack is not being treated as terrorism, and they are working to determine any connection between the suspect and the victims.
Neighbours described Mr Broadhurst as a well-liked local man who worked as a bin collector and was “just doing his usual dog walk”. One resident said: “He was the last person on Earth you’d think something like this could happen to. It’s devastating.”
Dozens of people gathered near the police cordon on Tuesday evening to lay flowers and light candles in tribute. Some carried flags and placards, while others quietly comforted Mr Broadhurst’s family.
A resident who placed flowers at the scene said she felt “absolutely sick” after learning what had happened. “Somebody could actually do that — it’s just awful,” she said. “This area used to be lovely, but over the years it’s really gone downhill.”
Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall, from the Metropolitan Police, called the attack “a shocking and senseless act of violence that has left one man dead and two others injured.”
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time,” she said. “I understand that there has been a lot of speculation online following this incident. We ask that people rely on official information and do not share sensitive footage.”
She confirmed that a large police presence would remain in the area for several days while detectives gather evidence and reassure the community.
“I thank residents for their patience while we carry out our investigation,” she added. “If anyone has information or footage that may assist our inquiries, please contact police.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting reference 5129/27OCT, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.