NewsUK NewsKnife crimeLIVEUpdated just nowA murder investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man was stabbed on the A4 in Cranford near Heathrow AirportThe A4 has been closed by police after serious incident(Image: @CotswoldsGirls/X)Rebecca McCulloch and Berk Uyal Live News Content Editor/ReporterA 22-year-old man has died after he was stabbed near Heathrow Airport in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting a murder investigation.Multiple police vehicles are within a large cordon where the A4 is shut in Cranford between Great South West Road and The Parkway.A Met Police statement said: "Officers attended the scene with the London Ambulance Service to find a man, aged 22, with serious injuries. Despite the efforts from emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. No arrests have been made at this stage, and a large crime scene remains in place with surrounding roads closed."Bus routes are being diverted away from the scene, Transport for London has said.‌View PostView PostView PostToday14:05 BSTInvestigation continuesDetectives say enquiries are ongoing as they work to establish exactly what happened.We'll continue to update our live blog as new information emerges.Today14:05 BSTPolice remain on sceneA picture from the scene shows the police cordon still in place, with two forensic tents erected as detectives continue their investigation.A crime scene is in place after a man was stabbed to death(Image: @CotswoldsGirls/X)Today13:49 BSTNo arrests madePolice have confirmed no arrests have been made as detectives continue their murder investigation.A large crime scene remains in place, with officers carrying out enquiries and surrounding roads still closed.Today13:45 BST'Fast-paced investigation'Police say they are carrying out a "fast-paced investigation" following the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man near Heathrow Airport.Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller, who is leading the investigation said: “Our officers responded quickly with London Ambulance Service and did everything possible to help the victim. Our thoughts remain with his family and friends.“This is a fast-paced investigation, and enquiries are ongoing.“Patrols from local Neighbourhood Policing Team have been increased in the area and anyone with any concerns is asked to speak to officers.“Any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could prove crucial. CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage may provide vital evidence.”Today13:43 BSTFull police statementA spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Detectives from the Homicide Command have launched a murder investigation in Hounslow following the death of a man."Police were called to the junction of Bath Road and Great Southwest Road, TW5 at 01:47hrs on Tuesday, 30 June following reports of a stabbing."Officers attended the scene with the London Ambulance Service to find a man, aged 22, with serious injuries. Despite the efforts from emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers."No arrests have been made at this stage, and a large crime scene remains in place with surrounding roads closed."Today13:29 BSTMurder investigation launchedDetectives from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 22-year-old man.Today13:24 BSTMan stabbed to death on A4 near Heathrow AirportA 22-year-old man has died after he was stabbed near Heathrow Airport in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting a murder investigation.Today13:22 BSTAwaiting updateWe've contacted the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for more information about the incident.We'll bring you any updates as soon as we receive them.Today13:17 BSTNature of incidentThe nature of the incident is unknown at this stage.We have contacted the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for further information.Today13:16 BSTWhen?The road was first closed shortly after midnight Monday (June 30) following a police incident.The closure remains in place this afternoon as officers continue their investigation.Today13:15 BSTWhere?The closure is on the A4 Bath Road westbound between Great South West Road and The Parkway near Heathrow Airport.Queueing traffic has built up in the area as diversions remain in place.Today13:05 BSTTwo forensic tents erectedPolice have erected two forensic tents on the A4 near Heathrow Airport as an investigation into an overnight incident continues.A crime scene remains in place as we bring you the latest updates in our live blog.‌