Police have launched a murder investigation after a man, believed to be in his 50s, was stabbed to death in an Ealing pub.

Officers and an ambulance were called to Star & Scorpion on Uxbridge Road, Ealing, just before midnight last night (Saturday, 23 July).

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police said the man's family have been told and a post-mortem examination will take place later.

A police spokesperson said: "A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed in Ealing. Police were called at 11.55pm on Saturday, 23 July, to a man suffering stab injuries inside a pub in Uxbridge Road, W13.

"Officers attended along with ambulance colleagues.

"The man, believed to be aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's family have been informed and they will be supported by specialist officers.

"Anyone with information or any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, ref 8656/23jul. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers."

Uxbridge Road was closed to traffic this morning (Sunday) as police forensic investigations continued.