the police are investigating fatal stabbing of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran in Greenford is made en arrest.
Mr O’Halloran was found with stab wounds in Cayton Road, Greenford, off the A40. in West London, 16:06 on Tuesday.
Officers believe O’Halloran was stabbed in Western Avenue shortly before 4:06 p.m. before being able to drive 75 yards on on his scooter to Runnymead Gardens, where he down member of in public for help.
From there, the officers reacted and called for emergency help. first help until arrival of London Ambulance Service and London Ambulance. In spite of best efforts of emergency services, it was announced dead on the stage.
Mr. O’Halloran drove buses around Greenford regularly. playing his accordion and collecting money to help Ukraine defends itself against Russian invasion.
A 44-yearthe old man was arrested property in Southall in early hours of Thursday on suspicion of murder. He remains in guarded.
Chief Detective Inspector Jim Eastwood, leading the investigation stated: “I would like give thanks public for their overwhelming support after this terrible incident. How result of release of image from the security camera yesterday, arrest was made and this investigation continues in pace.
“Mr. O’Halloran family Was updated with this is development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers. I would like to reiterate their previous request that their privacy be respected by all as they continue to come to terms with their tragic loss.”
Meanwhile community in Greenford paid tribute to Mr. O’Halloran describing him as a “good old man” who raised a smile with his street performances and general neighborhood.
Hitesh Patel, 62, a shop The owner of nearby Greenford Station told the Standard: “He always had the flag of Ukraine. on front of his basket. He said “Help for Ukraine’. He was a very good kind person.
“I saw him just before he was killed up up to A40 on his scooter. I filled out up with petrol, but wish I said something. His wife was also always with his in her scooter.
“He told me he was Irish and had three sons. This is so sad. I can not belive it anyone would hurt him in Dawn like what. We will miss him and him playing here.”
Simran Advani, 25 years old senior property manager said, “We always saw him on his motor scooter – he was always smiling, he was a nice old man… It’s a very quiet area, you never hear noise on this is street.
“His scary for human in over eighty to be killed here.”
Neighbors said that Mr. O’Halloran was affectionately called “Uncle Tom” and that he lived in Greenford since the seventies.
One neighbor said: “I am very upset. He always said hello. I watched his boys grow up on in street”.
Forensic experts were on On Wednesday, dozens of bags were seen being loaded into police vans. of officers guarded the scene. The cordon was thrown around the site of Residential semi-mansions. It spans the T-junction between Cayton Road and Runnymede Gardens.
Anyone who It has information what could help police should call 101 links CAD 4691/August 16
