A man was arrested in Southall in the early hours this morning (August 18) on suspicion of murder following the stabbing of 87-year-old Thomas O'Halloran.

Mr O'Halloran was stabbed to death whilst riding his mobility scooter on Cayton Road, Greenford, after being attacked just after 4pm on Tuesday, August 16.

The elderly man managed to travel 75 yards or so on his mobility scooter to Runnymede Gardens, where he flagged down a member of the public for help.

Officers responded and gave emergency first aid until the arrival of emergency services, but despite best efforts, Mr O'Halloran was pronounced dead at the scene.

Commenting on the arrest of a 44-year-old man in Southall, Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood leading the investigation said: "I would like to thank the public for their overwhelming support following this horrific incident. As a result of the release of a CCTV image yesterday, an arrest has been made and this investigation is progressing at pace.

"Mr O'Halloran's family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers. I would reiterate their previous request that their privacy is respected by everyone as they continue to come to terms with their tragic loss."

Hitesh Patel, 62, a shop owner at the nearby Greenford station, told the Evening Standard: "He always had a Ukraine flag on the front of his basket. It said 'Help for Ukraine'. He was a very good, kind man.

"I saw him just before he was killed heading up to the A40 on his scooter. I was filling up with petrol but I wish I had said something. His wife was also always with him in her mobility scooter.

"He told me he was Irish and had three sons. It's so sad. I can't believe anyone would hurt him in broad daylight like that. We will miss him and his playing around here."