A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in a park in Hayes.
Police were called at around 6.40pm on Wednesday (January 27), by London Ambulance Service (LAS) to reports of a man stabbed by the tennis courts in Rosedale Park, off Albion Road.
The ambulance took the victim, a man in his 40s, to a central London hospital. He was later pronounced dead at around 8.30pm.
Four men were arrested on suspicion of murder and currently remain in custody at various west London police stations pending further enquires.
One of the men was arrested at the scene and three others were arrested as a result of further police enquiries.
While officers believe they know they identity of the deceased, next of kin have not been informed.
A post-mortem and formal identification will be scheduled in due course.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are underway and detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.
Appealing for witnesses
DCI Noel McHugh is leading the murder investigation.
He said: "At this early stage we understand the victim had attended the venue to meet a person, or persons. We need to establish what happened next.
"Although arrests have been made I would appeal for any witnesses who saw this attack, or the events surrounding the attack, to come forward and speak to police.
"I would also urge anyone who has information that could assist this investigation to contact my officers."
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8099, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.
