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These are the moments main as much as the deadly stabbing of an ice cream man often known as ‘Mr Smiley’ on a suburban north west London avenue, Metro can reveal.
Shazad Khan, 41, was stabbed after he drove by way of his ordinary route in Monks Park, Wembley, on Tuesday.
The daddy-of-one was handled on the scene however was pronounced useless quickly after ambulance crews arrived at 6.15pm
The Arsenal fan with a 4 12 months previous daughter was nicely cherished within the Wembley neighborhood the place he was introduced up.
He was recognized to present away ice lotions to households with little cash and his jolly persona led him to being nicknamed Mr Smiley associates stated.
Dramatic footage from the scene and obtained by Metro exhibits Mr Khan in a row with a bearded man in gray jogging bottoms and hoodie who follows him alongside Monks Street after he had acquired out of his ice cream van.
Raised voices could be heard because the argument escalates with Mr Khan, who’s seen sporting a blue apron, then turning his again on the person.
Khan was then stabbed moments later.
Seconds later he lay dying, with locals popping out of their homes and battling to avoid wasting his life earlier than police and paramedics had been known as to the scene.
A witness advised Metro: ‘Everyone knows Shazad round right here. Neighbours ran out to attempt to save him earlier than the paramedics acquired right here. Folks did their greatest. We’re all devastated. There was an argument that’s all we all know.’
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Tributes have poured in for Mr Khan who had 5 siblings and whose life revolved round his household.
Akram, who lived subsequent door to Shazad and his household for 20 years, stated he was a doting household man who had cared for his dying father throughout covid.
He advised Metro: ‘They had been our neighbours for 20 years. Pretty folks simply beautiful. We have now spoken to his mom, she’s in a horrible state she will’t fathom what occurred.
‘The household are initially from Pakistan. Shazad cherished soccer, he was an Arsenal fan and cherished and revered by the entire neighborhood. He went to the mosque, he went procuring together with his household he was a humble man.’
Sara, an in depth buddy of Shazad, advised Metro she had spoken to him the day earlier than he was killed.
She stated: ‘He was an incredible individual. We had been talking about life and the way he was holding up.
She added: ‘He was a very good individual, at all times with a smile on his face. He had one of the best smile.
‘He would give free ice cream to youngsters on the park on a regular basis.’
Forensics officers had been on Thursday looking a home on Monks Street.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller, who’s main the investigation, stated: ‘I want to thank the neighborhood for his or her assist and assist throughout this investigation. Residents can anticipate to see a rise of officers within the native space over the following coming days because the investigation continues.’
Zaher Zaarour, 26, of North Round Street, Brent has been charged with homicide and possession of a bladed article on Thursday, 21 August.
He has been remanded into custody and can seem at Willesden Magistrates’ Courtroom on Friday, 22 August.
A 31-year-old lady was arrested on the scene for conspiracy to homicide however has since been bailed to return in September pending additional enquiries.
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