A man has died following a stabbing in East Acton this afternoon (Saturday, 5 April).

Met Police were called to Erconwald Street shortly after 1pm, following reports of an altercation.

Officers arrived within minutes and found two males with stab injuries.

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

The second male was taken to hospital, where he remains. His condition is currently unknown, but police confirmed he has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The identities and ages of the two men involved are yet to be confirmed (credit: Cesar Medina)

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Erconwald Street remains closed while officers carry out investigative work."

"Anybody who witnessed the incident - or who has potentially relevant information - should contact the police on 101, quoting reference 3435/05APR."

One resident told Ealing Nub News that the altercation was allegedly over a bike, though this has not been confirmed by police.

Neighbours on Nextdoor expressed their heartbreak, with some saying they saw paramedics trying to save the life of one of the men involved.

Via the app, Jen Case, said: "I have just left there. Saw them doing CPR then I saw they had stopped. The scream of the family went right through my soul. Brought tears to my eyes."