Zaher Zaarour, 26, has been charged with murder over the death of ice cream seller Shazad Khan, who was fatally stabbed in north-west London on Tuesday
A man has been charged with murder after a well-known ice cream seller was allegedly stabbed to death in the street.
Zaher Zaarour, 26, has been charged with murder over the death of ice cream seller Shazad Khan, 41, who was fatally stabbed in north-west London on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said.
Officers responded to reports of a stabbing in Monks Park, Wembley, at 6:10pm on August 19. Mr Khan was treated by London Ambulance Service but died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics. He is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller, who is leading the investigation from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command said: “I would like to thank the community for their help and support during this investigation. Residents can expect to see an increase of officers in the local area over the next coming days as the investigation continues.”
A woman, 31, was arrested at the scene for conspiracy to murder. She has since been bailed “to return in September pending further enquiries”, police said in a news release earlier today.
Mr Khan’s family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police said enquiries are ongoing.
Local residents said Mr Khan was well known in the area for selling ice creams in a van.
Asim Mahmood Butt, 39, who lives in nearby Tokyngton Avenue, said he was childhood friends with the victim.
Speaking at the scene on Wednesday, he said: “I got a call from one of my cousins.
“This guy, we know him – he’s a famous ice cream guy. He got stabbed yesterday.
“I came here and his body was still here, and police had cordoned off the area.
“I know his brothers as well – they’re all local. We all used to play cricket and football here in Monks Park.
“He started (selling) ice cream about a year ago.”
Mr Butt said Mr Khan was married and had a young daughter.
The ice cream van, which had been parked on the road at the time of the incident, was well known locally for having a large teddy bear, the witness added.