Police were called to reports of an altercation in Kingsbury in the early hours of Sunday and no arrests have made as yet.

A murder investigation has been launched after a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in northwest London.

Police were called to reports of an altercation in Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, shortly after 3.30am on Sunday.Officers found a man with a stab wound and he was taken to hospital but was later pronounced dead.

His next of kin have been informed, with formal identification and a post-mortem examination still to take place.

No arrests have been made, the Metropolitan Police said.Officers found a man with a stab wound and he was taken to hospital but was later pronounced dead.

His next of kin have been informed, with formal identification and a post-mortem examination still to take place.

No arrests have been made, the Metropolitan Police said.We understand this incident will cause concern within the Kingsbury community, and we’re grateful for their continued patience and cooperation,” he said.

“Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, along with a crime scene, as we carry out the early stages of our investigation.”