Man arrested for murder after pensioner, 87, stabbed to death on mobility scooter

Thomas O’Halloran was stabbed to dying in Greenford, London (Image: PA/Sky Information)

A suspect is being held over the dying of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran in London.

The 44-year-old man was arrested at an tackle in Southall within the early hours of this morning.

He stays in custody the place he's being quizzed on suspicion of homicide.

A homicide investigation was launched after the pensioner was knifed whereas using his mobility scooter.

Witnesses mentioned he was well-known for busking within the Greenford space and was elevating cash for the Ukrainians.

Commenting on the arrest, detective chief inspector Jim Eastwood: ‘I wish to thank the general public for his or her overwhelming assist following this horrific incident.

‘On account of the discharge of a CCTV picture yesterday, an arrest has been made and this investigation is progressing at tempo.

‘Mr O’Halloran’s household have been up to date with this improvement and proceed to be supported by specifically skilled officers.

‘I'd reiterate their earlier request that their privateness is revered by everybody as they proceed to come back to phrases with their tragic loss.’

Mr O’Halloran was initially from Ennistymon, County Clare, within the west of Eire.

Its group expressed their ‘deep shock’ following the pensioner’s dying.

Mr O’Halloran is survived by his household, together with his sister, two brothers, nieces and nephews.

Native Fantastic Gael senator Martin Conway mentioned Mr O’Halloran visited Eire recurrently.

Mr Conway described it as ‘virtually unbelievable’ that an aged man utilizing a mobility scooter was focused in broad daylight.

Thomas O’Halloran was attacked in broad daylight whereas using his scooter (Image: Met)

He mentioned: ‘It's really stunning. I sincerely hope the perpetrators are delivered to justice as quickly as potential.

‘Tommy, as he was identified, left Ennistymon for London 71 years in the past however travelled house virtually yearly till about 10 years in the past.

‘He was a very talked-about man within the Greenford space of London, the place he recurrently performed music and sometimes busked for charity.

‘Most not too long ago, he raised cash for the Ukrainian group residing in London.

‘I wish to provide my deepest sympathies to the O’Halloran household, each in London and Ennistymon, at this very tough time for them.’

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