- A person has died following a fatal stabbing at the Brent Civic Centre in Wembley, north-west London, on Tuesday afternoon.
- Emergency services were called to the scene at 2.25pm, but despite the efforts of paramedics and London's Air Ambulance, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The Brent Civic Centre, which houses the local council headquarters and Wembley Library, was evacuated and remains closed until further notice.
- Brent Council leader Muhammed Butt described the event as an appalling and deeply tragic incident that was witnessed by staff, residents, and visitors.
- An active Metropolitan Police investigation is underway, with members of the public urged to stay away from the area and avoid spreading unverified claims online.
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