Tweets & replies. They confirmed the horror was not terror-related. The London Ambulance Service confirmed it sent its hazardous area response team (HART) to the scene. TfL looking to introduce 'pay as you drive' across London, The radical plan would be designed to deter huge numbers of us from using cars in the city, Police were called at about 1.35pm yesterday afternoon (June 21) to Brookside South in Barnet where they found a woman, 37, and her son, 5, stabbed to death, Nine emergency service vehicles arrived on the scene. Luckily the specialist officers were wearing protective clothing and suffered only superficial injuries. Serious Collision: Please avoid High Road, Whetstone at the junction of Totteridge Lane, N20. In that instance, the victim suffered serious injuries and residents were left horrified. Louise Kam was strangled with a hairdryer cord and dumped in a wheelie bin after being lured to a house she owned in Barnet, north London. A neighbour said he was shocked when he was shocked when he found out the news because they looked like a loving family. Jameo Smithsy, 61, said: "Ive lived in the area for a while, theyve only lived there for about a year. "I would urge anyone who saw or heard anything unusual earlier today, or in recent days, to come forward and speak to the police. The mans body was discovered near the Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Essex at around 11.55am on Saturday. Officers were called to a home in Brookside South, Barnet, at 1.37pm today. Alternatively, it can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Yi Chen, 37, and the five-year-old boy, called Duan Duan by friends, were found with stab wounds in Barnet, north London at just after 1.30pm on Tuesday. Neighbours told of their shock on Wednesday after a "perfect" mother and her young son were stabbed to death at home in a leafy north London suburb.. Police and paramedics discovered the 37-year-old woman and five-year-old boy in Brookside South, Barnet at 1.37pm on Tuesday but were unable to save them. 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East Barnet Police. Don't miss out! Eleven police officers have been injured by a corrosive substance during a drugs raid in north London. An air ambulance was scrambled to the property, but they were both pronounced dead at the scene. "A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a stab wound. Katie Weston Senior News Reporter. One resident called it "the worst thing" he'd seen there in the four years he's lived on the street. Cant even remember what I was doing when I was 5, no one can. Werent ever arguing but no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. Aysha Raza, Ealing councils cabinet member for tackling inequality, who has responsibility for tackling crime, said news of the incident had come as a shock to the . Read about our approach to external linking. Get your need-to-know Family members on the scene told MyLondon reporter Finn Byrne that that the boy who was stabbed to death yesterday loved Harry Potter. Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting the reference 3590/21JUN. Im a mother of two girls, similar age, they have never played but they have met them before. "You never know whats going through people's heads. Is this senior co-housing project the future for downsizers? He told MyLondon: "All the kids who go to the school have had to walk past the scene all morning. 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The latest pre-inquest review hearing into the death of the schoolgirl heard witnesses from Meta and Pinterest are expected give in-person evidence. A neighbour said: "The first we knew of it dozens of police arrived. According to reports, the two men passed away from injuries sustained in the crash. M1 reopens after fatal pedestrian collision, Jury fails to reach verdict in officer rape trial, Woman appears in court accused of Grenfell fraud, 'The resolve of Ukrainian people is incredible', Saracens go 12 points clear after Newcastle win, London Stadium to be covered in solar panels, Inside a Norwegian Nato ship on the River Thames. A 37-year-old man was arrested shortly after the stabbing took place. The forensic teams were carrying out bags of evidence while detectives carried out door to door inquiries. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The deceased and the arrested man were known to each other, The Met has issued a correction in which they stated the deceased child is a boy rather than a girl, as previously reported. MyLondon reporter Finn Bryne is on the scene on Brookside South in Barnet, where a police presence remains. Another local mum-of-two Rummana Chowdhury, 37, added: I dont know them, its definitely very sad, its shameful. National News. 250.5K Followers. Your information could be vital as the investigation moves forward.. "But its the first time Ive seen so many police here. Are you at the scene or did you see what happened? Happy, or at least not sad. They found the woman, 37, and the boy with stab wounds and they . Part of a flat in Finchley damaged by a blaze. 14 Feb. Notts County 4-1 Barnet. Wednesday, 1st March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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A serious crash involving a pedestrian and an HGV has prompted police to close a major road in Barnet. High Road has been blocked in both directions on Thursday (August 15), following the incident which saw police and London Ambulance Service attend the scene. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. The 14-year-old victim was dashed to hospital, where he remains in a non life-threatening condition. Alternatively, it can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 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Please ensure your password has at least 8 characters, an uppercase and a lowercase letter, and a number or symbol. Footage from the scene shows scores of police cars, fire engines and ambulances in attendance. Meanwhile, officers were scouring the neighbourhood for CCTV and doorbell footage. Aninvestigationis under way and acrime sceneremains in place. . Officers attended shortly after 1.30pm with London Ambulance Service paramedics and the London Air Ambulance. On behalf of all Londoners, I wish them a speedy recovery.". Baker Street Two-Way Scheme: Reflecting on Communication, Collaboration and Consultation. Nine emergency service vehicles were reportedly seen on the residential street in Barnet after the mother and her child were stabbed to death. Serkan . Video, 00:01:11, Inside a Norwegian Nato ship on the River Thames, 'I'm not going into hiding because this is my home' Video, 00:01:02, 'I'm not going into hiding because this is my home'. Murder squad detectives continue to question a 37-year-old man who was arrested on . It will just be back to normal when the crime scene is gone but those of us that live round here will know what happened in that house. Chief superintendent Sara Leach, policing commander for the North West including Barnet, said: "The whole community will be shocked and saddened to hear of this terrible incident. View our online Press Pack. The child had so much time to live and the mum was only young as well. Its a shock just because it could have been anyone. Monkfrith Primary School was approached by the Mirror but declined to comment. She added: I would urge anyone who saw or heard anything unusual earlier today, or in recent days, to come forward and speak to the police. "Specialist detectives are working to establish what took place and a man is in custody. They said they treated 15 people - including the 11 cops. Yes, I knew the family, nice, quiet Chinese family, from China. Im a mother of two girls, similar age (to the child victim), they have never played but they have met them before. Molly Russell ended her life in November 2017. How have Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages been leaked and what is an NDA? Police were called by paramedics to a residential. Man sentenced for rape and assault of woman he had been jailed for attacking months prior Koshin Ali, 40 (15.01.83), of no fixed address, was sentenced at Harrow Crown Court on Thursday, 23 February after being found guilty on 16 February of rape, ABH, witness intimidation and two counts of breaching a restraining order. London Fire Brigade's official Twitter feed with all the latest news and live updates. Police were called at about 1.35pm yesterday (June 21) to Brookside South in Barnet where they found a woman, 37, and her son, 5, stabbed to death. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Anyone who saw or heard anything unusual in the area earlier today, or in recent days, has been urged to come forward. Peugeot 306 left the carriageway near Borehamwood and collided with a tree. Chief Superintendent Sara Leach, policing commander for the North West, including Barnet, said: The whole community will be shocked and saddened to hear of this terrible incident. The shocking tragedy unfolded at an address in Barnet, North London at about 1.35pm on Tuesday (June 21). Its scary and sad as well because this morning everything was OK and suddenly this happened.. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman and child who have died, and also with the officers and paramedics who were first to arrive at what was an incredibly challenging scene. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Tributes have been paid to Yi Chen, 37, who neighbours described as a "lovely lady" and "doting" mum, Toys, candles and a chocolate Harry Potter castle were left at the scene in Barnet, Police were called to the suspected double murder in Barnet, north west London at 1.37pm yesterday, A 37-year-old man, known to both, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, said the Metropolitan Police, Locals say they have "cried so much" and been left "shocked" by the "devastating" incident, Forensic officers at the scene in Brookside South, Barnet on Tuesday. 23rd Jun 2022, 7:00am Family members of a murdered mother and son wept uncontrollably as they visited the house where they were killed to pay their respects. "While they are keeping an open mind as to what has taken place, I would like to reassure residents in the local area that there is nothing to indicate, at this stage, that anyone else was involved in this incident.". Baroness Beeban Kidron said she will table a change to the legislation in the House of Lords after the coroners conclusion on Friday. Chief Superintendent Sara Leach, Met Police commander for north west London, said: The whole community will be shocked and saddened to hear of this terrible incident. Police were called to Church Road at around 7.13pm after reports of a man with a knife. Scotland Yard said he is thought to be known to the victims. A woman and a five-year-old boy have been found stabbed to death in north London. A black Mercedes and grey BMW parked outside the property where the man was killed were being examined by police and are thought to be forming part of the inquiry. "Yes, I knew the family, nice, quiet Chinese family, from China. 6h Inside a Norwegian Nato ship on the River Thames London 21h 1:11 Joan Collins calls for action after bike crash London 1d M25 closed after multi-vehicle crash Beds, Herts & Bucks 1d 'Life as we. There remains a police presence on Brookside South in Barnet, North London, with forensics also on the scene. 2023 BBC. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: We were called at 10:14am today to High Road, N20, to reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian. Thousands of fly-tipping incidents in Barnet Barnet Post 18:37 3-Feb-23 Growing opposition to medical centre's redevelopment Barnet Post 14:54 3-Feb-23 Colindale man jailed for sexually assaulting a child London World 09:35 3-Feb-23 London crime: Vile North London paedophile, 61, jailed after having sex with girl under the age A proposed hike to council tax bills of 3.8% has been approved by members of Barnet Council's Labour administration. A man in his 20s is being questioned by Metropolitan Police officers over an alleged attack last month, it was reported. Specialist detectives are working to establish what took place and a man is in custody. 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