From Metropolitan Police
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was fatally attacked in King Edward VII Park, Wembley.
Formal identification is yet to take place but the man has been provisionally named as Milton Hurlington, 42, of north west London.
Police were called at 21:49hrs on Monday, 17 July to reports of a man in his 40s with a stab injury in the Dene, Wembley, following the attack in the nearby park.
Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, Mr Hurlington died at the scene.
The investigation is being led by detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command and they have appealed for anyone with information to make contact.
A post-mortem examination has now taken place and established cause of death as blood loss following a stab wound to the arm.
Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, leading the investigation, 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.”
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.
A crime scene remains in place at the location and surrounding areas including Kind Edward VII park where the initial incident is believed to have taken place.
Anyone with any information that could help the investigation should call police on 101 and give reference 8258/17JUL23.
Anyone with images or footage which may help the police can also be uploaded here.
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As we discuss this news report about the fatal stabbing in King Edward VII Park, Wembley, I can't help but see it from a Marxist perspective. It's heartbreaking to hear about the loss of a man named Milton Hurlington, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Now, I can't help but wonder about the underlying factors contributing to such incidents that come into play. We need to consider issues like poverty, unemployment, and the lack of access to education and social services. These issues can create an environment of desperation and frustration, possibly leading to incidents like this.
We should also question the role of policing and the state's response to such situations. The report mentions the ongoing investigation, but it's essential to examine how policing policies and practices might perpetuate inequalities and disproportionately impact certain communities.
Let's not forget the class disparities that might exist in the area which can be critical factors in understanding the root causes of violence in the community.
It's also worth thinking about how media representation influences our perception of such incidents. A Marxist lens would encourage us to analyse media bias and how certain communities might be stigmatised in news coverage, perpetuating negative stereotypes.
What this incident might indicate is the breakdown of social cohesion and solidarity in the community… and a contributing factor towards that is Brent’s capitalist ‘labour’ party. Marxist theory explores how capitalist systems can contribute to alienation and social disintegration, ultimately leading to violence as a manifestation of deeper social issues.
Regarding the criminal justice system, the arrests mentioned in the report are just one part of the equation. A Marxist critique would prompt us to question whether our current focus on punitive measures truly addresses the underlying problems or if it perpetuates cycles of violence.
In the end, we need to look beyond the immediate incident and consider the broader systemic issues at play here. By doing so, we can work towards building a more just and equitable society, where we address the root causes of crime and violence and strive for a safer, more inclusive community for everyone.
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