An elderly man who was riding his mobility scooter in Ealing has been stabbed to death.

Police were called to Greenford at 4.06pm today (Tuesday, August 16) to reports of a man with stab injuries.

Officers, paramedics and London's Air Ambulance attended the scene on Cayton Road where they found a man believed to be aged in his 80s.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police, who are working to inform his next of kin, have said the support of the public is "crucial" as they work to understand what has happened and who is responsible.

Detective Chief Inspector from the Met's specialist crime command, Jim Eastwood, said: "My officers are working to understand what has happened to this man, and we need the public's assistance.

"I'm asking for anyone with dash cam or cycle helmet footage to contact us if they were using the Western Avenue A40 Eastbound in the proximity of Cayton Road and Welland Gardens between 15:15hrs and 16:15hrs.

"The elderly victim, who was riding a mobility scooter, was in the area at the time. If you saw the victim, or captured anyone acting suspiciously in the area, it is imperative that you make contact."

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, lead for policing in Ealing, said: "This is an awful incident that will understandably cause considerable alarm to people locally and across London. Our thoughts are with the elderly victim. 

"We are supporting our colleagues in Specialist Crime as they work to understand what has happened and identify who is responsible for this horrific crime.

"The support of the public is crucial. Police and the community must work together to identify violent offenders and remove them from our streets. 

"My officers will remain on scene. They are there to help and protect you – if you have information that you want to share please approach them and tell them what you know."