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Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing of ice cream seller in Wembley
Zaher Zaarour, 26, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed weapon after stabbing Shazad Khan, 41, a local ice cream seller known in Wembley, police said.
- On Thursday, Zaher Zaarour, 26, of North Circular Road, Brent was charged with murder and possession of a bladed article following the death of an ice cream seller in Wembley.
- In Monks Park, Wembley, the fatal stabbing occurred on Tuesday, August 19, with the Metropolitan Police alerted at 18:10 BST after reports of an altercation near the ice cream van.
- Paramedics treated Shazad Khan, 41, at the scene but he died shortly despite efforts, and a woman, 31, was arrested for conspiracy to murder and later bailed to return in September.
- Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller said residents can expect increased police presence as the investigation continues, with Mr Khan's family supported by specialist officers.
- He is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Friday, August 22, having been remanded into custody; Metropolitan Police say enquiries are ongoing and further updates will follow.
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