Pictured: Man stabbed to death in Burnt Oak - as three teenagers are arrested

Three men have been arrested following a fatal stabbing in north-west London.

Officers rushed to the scene following the attack on 28-year-old Muhamoud Mohamed Mahdi in Burnt Oak on Friday.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three men, aged 16, 18 and 19, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

A post-mortem examination at Northwick Park Hospital found the cause of death to be stab wounds to the chest.

Detective Neil John, who is leading the investigation, said: “Muhamoud lived with his mother in Barnet.

“My officers met with her today and she will be supported by specialist Met officers throughout the unimaginably difficult days and months ahead.

“I have assured her of my total commitment to ensuring that whoever was responsible for this senseless killing will be brought to justice."

He added: “I continue to appeal for anyone with information and any witnesses to come forward and speak with police. If they would prefer to remain anonymous, they can also contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers.

"We have already received a good deal of information from local people, but it is important that anyone who has yet to speak with us makes contact to share what they know.

“I also need to see any footage that may have been captured from phones, dashcams or other devices. If you have such material, please get in touch.”

If you have information which you would like to share with police, please call 101 and quote 5579/18FEB.

You can also speak 100 per cent anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Calls are never traced and computer IP addresses are never tracked.