After a man was slain by a single heart stabbing, a murder investigation was opened.
Romanian national Stefan Stelian Moraru was attacked on Chandos Avenue in Barnet, UK.
Before the alleged assault, there was a “disturbance or altercation,” according to detectives.
On Monday, March 20, soon after 6 a.m., Mr. Moraru was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
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A post mortem held on Tuesday, March 21 established a cause of death as single stab wound to the heart.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, of the Metropolitan Police, said: ‘I would like to appeal to any witnesses who were in the area of Chandos Avenue and Whetstone High Street, N20 on Sunday, 19 March at approximately 10.30pm.
‘Our enquiries suggest there was a disturbance or altercation on Chandos Avenue at or about this time and we are seeking any witnesses to this.
‘I am particularly interested in anyone who may have had a dashcam when travelling through either of these roads at the time.’
Homicide detectives from Specialist Crime are leading the investigation. At this stage, there have been no arrests.