Wembley fatal stabbing: Milton Hurlington named by Met Police as victim

Police have provisionally named the victim of a fatal stabbing in Wembley on Monday (July 17).

While formal identification is yet to take place, police say the victim was Milton Hurlington, 42, of northwest London.

A murder investigation is under way into the incident in King Edward VII Park.

Police were called at 9.49pm on to reports of a man in his 40s with a stab injury in the Dene, Wembley, following the attack in the nearby park.

A post-mortem examination established cause of death as blood loss following a stab wound to the arm.

Two man and a woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and have been released on bail to return at a future date.

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with Milton’s family and friends at what is an incredibly difficult time. Specialist support is being given by my team, and they will continue to receive this as the investigation progresses.

“At present we believe he sustained his injuries in King Edward VII park and then made his way to the Dene, where residents discovered him and called the emergency services.

“I am really keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything out of the ordinary in the park and surrounding areas on Monday 17 July between 6pm and 10.45pm to come forward. Please do not hesitate to get in touch, no matter how insignificant you may think your information to be- it could be the key to our investigation.”

The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed as is routine due to prior police contact with the deceased before his death. Police say contact was earlier in the day and not immediately before Mr Hurlington’s death.

Anyone with any information that could help the investigation can call police on 101 and give reference 8258/17JUL23. Anyone with images or footage which may help the police can be uploaded here.

To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.