A major emergency response unfolded outside Willesden Magistrates’ Court in northwest London on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, after a man died following a violent and chaotic series of events involving a stabbing and a multi-vehicle collision.
Emergency services were called to Chapel Close, near the court building, shortly after 12.40pm. According to early reports at the scene, a man was stabbed and subsequently struck by a vehicle in what investigators are examining as a possible gang-related targeted attack. The victim was pronounced dead despite extensive efforts by paramedics.
Witnesses reported scenes of panic outside the courthouse, with dozens of people gathering as police cordoned off the area. One smashed vehicle was seen surrounded by emergency crews as officers established a wide crime scene.
Some accounts from the scene suggested that a man ran from the court building and stabbed several people before the collision occurred. Police have not yet confirmed these details, and the sequence of events remains under active investigation.
Large Emergency Response
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) said it received a call at 12.41pm for a road traffic collision involving multiple vehicles at the junction of Chapel Close and Chantry Crescent, NW10.
An LAS spokesperson said:
“We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.”
The London Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters were called at 12.49pm and attended with one fire engine from Willesden Fire Station.
“Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision involving multiple vehicles on Chapel Close in Willesden,” the Brigade said.
Police Investigation Underway
Multiple police cars, vans and specialist units were seen attending the incident, with the entire area sealed off behind police tape. Officers established a major crime scene, and detectives are working to determine the full circumstances, including the reported stabbing of up to five people before the fatal collision.
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for official comment, but no formal statement has yet been released regarding arrests, motives or the condition of the other reported victims.
Air ambulance medics were also dispatched to the scene, underscoring the seriousness of the incident.
Ongoing Investigation
Willesden, located in north-west London, saw significant disruption on Wednesday afternoon as emergency teams continued their investigation. Traffic in the area remains affected, and access to the court building is restricted.
Authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to come forward. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
