A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his twenties died after being found unconscious in the street.

Paramedics called the Metropolitan Police just after 1am on Saturday (May 6) after a 23-year-old man from Hayes was found in Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, with a stab wound.

He was taken by London Ambulance Service to a west London hospital where he died a short while later. Next of kin have been informed.

Whilst officers believe they know who the deceased is, they await formal identification.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, police added.

An urgent appeal for anyone with any information to come forward has been launched.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Chalmers, who is leading the investigation by the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: "A young man has lost his life and I am appealing to the public to give us all the help they can.

"In particular I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity of Waterloo Road from midnight to early in the morning to call us.

"If you saw or heard anything please do not hesitate; your information could be vital."

There have been no arrests at this stage and enquiries continue.

Any witnesses, or anyone with any information, can contact the incident room on 020 8358 0100, or police via 101 or by tweeting @MetCC. To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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