Murder probe is launched after 42-year-old man is stabbed to death in north London during morning rush hour
- Lennox Nigel Alecendor, 42, was found with knife wound to neck in Cricklewood
- Police called to scene at 6.45am on Friday but was pronounced dead at 7.30am
- Metropolitan police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage from area
Lennox Nigel Alecendor, 42, was found with a knife wound to his neck in Cricklewood, north London, at around 6.45am on Friday
A murder investigation has been launched after a 42-year-old man was found with a stab wound to his neck in Cricklewood, north London.
Lennox Nigel Alecendor, who is from Harlesden, was found in Anson Road at around 6.45am.
The Metropolitan Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 6:45am on Friday, but the victim was pronounced dead at 7:30am.
Mr Alecendor’s next of kin have been notified and formal identification is yet to happen. A post mortem examination is scheduled to take place on Saturday.
No arrests have been made and investigators said they are keeping an ‘open mind’ about the motive.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Stancombe, who is leading the probe, said: ‘This murder took place on a residential street as many people were waking up and starting their day.
‘My officers are waiting to take calls from anyone who may have heard an altercation and looked out to witness the incident or who may have captured any of the events leading up to, during, or following the murder on dash cam.
No arrests have been made yet and investigators said they are keeping an ‘open mind’ about the motive (pictured is the scene on Friday)
Anson Road, where Mr Alecendor was found, was cordoned off during the day while officers collected evidence
‘Every call is treated in strictest confidence and your information could help remove a dangerous criminal from your area. Please don’t hesitate to make the call.’
Investigators are keen to speak to anyone who was walking or driving on Anson Road or nearby Cricklewood Avenue who may have seen an altercation or a fight.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 1397/21FEB.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A hat was seen laying on the floor as officers placed markers (pictured is the scene on Friday)
The Metropolitan police said they would like to hear from any witnesses or people who were in the area during rush hour on Friday