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Scotland Yard has launched a murder investigation after the man died in a stabbing in Ealing, west London. Officers from the force were called just before midnight on Saturday to a man suffering from stab wounds inside a pub in Uxbridge Road.

The man, who police believe to be aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his family has been informed. They will be supported by specialist officers, the Met said in a statement.

A Met Police spokesman said a post-mortem examination and formal identification will be arranged. He added there have been no arrests at this early stage.

Anyone with information or any witnesses who are yet to speak with police should call 101 or remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

News of the stabbing was followed by reports of an explosion in the same part of the capital. London Fire Brigade has been approached for details. A spokesman for the Met Police said there was a fire at the premises of a business at about 6am today.

Shocked residents shared their reactions on social media with one Twitter user describing it as a “crazy morning”.

Louise Peaple tweeted: “Crazy morning in Ealing Broadway! Explosion before 6am down the alleyway by old Ealing Fitness Squash club. So many problems [have] been happening in this small community since the pandemic. Local residents not allowed back in homes until this is resolved. 5 fire engines, police.”

Fellow Twitter user Azra Merali commented: “It’s horrible – so many residents have alerted the council to this with no action taken. Our children should not have to walk in public places and be terrified.”

Ms Peaple replied: “It’s a nightmare.”

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The fatal stabbing in Ealing comes after a 23-year-old man was slashed at a pub in Hornchurch, east London, on Friday night.

Scotland Yard said in a statement the victim was taken to an east London hospital where he was in a serious, but stable condition. His next of kin have been informed.

The Met released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the stabbing.

Detective Sergeant Joe Seals said: “We have been carrying out a number of urgent enquiries to track down the person responsible and we are now in a position to release an image of a man we need to identify.  I would encourage anyone who recognises this man, or any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, to contact us immediately.”

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