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Man charged with murder after dad-of-three killed in London

Nash Clyne was killed on Sunday morning (Picture: Met Police)

A man has been charged with murder after a dad-of-three was killed in west London.

Nash Clyne, 33, was killed at around 4am on Sunday morning in Acton after reports of a fight and possible shots heard.

Police found Mr Clyne seriously injured on Birbeck Road, where he had ‘staggered’ around 100 metres from the High Street.

He died at the scene, while three others were also injured in the incident.

Benjamin Matthews, 50, has been arrested and charged with murder and will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court today.

Friends of the 33-year-old dad-of-three have paid tribute to Mr Clune, saying he was a ‘father figure in the community’.

Shevonte Thomas, a childhood friend of Mr Clyne who went to school with him, told Metro: ‘He was a great, cool guy. He had three kids.

‘He liked cooking and when we were young playing football. I don’t know how this could have happened. He was a nice, quiet guy.’

Nash Clyne. A man will appear in court charged with the murder of 33-year-old Nash Clyne in Acton.
Police found Mr Clyne seriously injured on Birbeck Road (Picture: Met Police)
Pictured Nash Clyne as Murder Investigation Launched in Acton Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Acton during the early hours of Sunday, 8 December. The Incident Police were called to Birkbeck Road shortly after 4:00 a.m. after receiving reports of a fight and possible gunshots. Officers attended the scene along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. A man, believed to be 33-year-old Nash Clyne, originally from Grenada, was found with serious injuries. Despite efforts from emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Nash???s family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. A formal identification and post-mortem examination will take place in the coming days to confirm the cause of death. Additional Injuries At least three other individuals were injured during the incident. While none of their injuries are believed to be life-threatening, detectives are investigating the nature of these injuries and the possible use of weapons. Appeal for Witnesses Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie of the Met???s Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation. He has urged anyone with information to come forward: ???We are in the early stages of our investigation, and my team of experienced detectives is working at pace to establish why Nash was murdered and bring those responsible to justice. ???We particularly want to hear from anyone who was at the Front Line Cuts barber shop or the Paradise Cuts barber shop, both in Acton High Street, between 10 p.m. on Saturday and 4:30 a.m. on Sunday. ???What you know, however insignificant it may seem now, could hold the key to this investigation.??? Police Presence A significant police presence remains in the area as officers continue their comprehensive investigation. Some cordons have been lifted, but others remain in place to secure important evidence. How to Help A dedicated page has been set up online for the public t
Nash Clyne was killed on Sunday morning(Picture: UKNIP)

Carlos Davis posted on Facebook: ‘Oh my god what is going??? What happened, RIP young bro sleep with the angels.’

Tyrone Hypolitecommented: ‘Just last week for my birthday we were chilling in the club, can’t believe it.’

Another witness told Metro: ‘The guy who died wasn’t young, he was an older guy seen like a father figure in the community. People look up to him.’

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It is thought that at least three others were injured in the incident, police have confirmed.

Armed police stormed a property in Birkbeck Road, Acton, in the early hours of Sunday, 8 December, following reports of a disturbance. Officers were called at 4:05 a.m. and arrived with London Ambulance Service paramedics to find a man injured at the scene. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Armed Police Respond To Fatal Incident In Acton Additional Injuries Reported Several other individuals were reportedly injured nearby, with some receiving medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed. Investigation Underway A significant police presence remains in the area as detectives begin their investigation. A large crime scene has been established, with several road closures in place. A police spokesperson acknowledged the disruption to local residents and businesses, stating:
A man was found fatally injured (Picture: UKNIP)
Armed police stormed a property in Birkbeck Road, Acton, in the early hours of Sunday, 8 December, following reports of a disturbance. Officers were called at 4:05 a.m. and arrived with London Ambulance Service paramedics to find a man injured at the scene. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Armed Police Respond To Fatal Incident In Acton Additional Injuries Reported Several other individuals were reportedly injured nearby, with some receiving medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed. Investigation Underway A significant police presence remains in the area as detectives begin their investigation. A large crime scene has been established, with several road closures in place. A police spokesperson acknowledged the disruption to local residents and businesses, stating:
Police are hunting for Mr Nash’s killers (Picture: UKNIP)

The man who was fatally wounded is believed to have been seriously injured on the nearby High Street, before ‘staggering’ onto Birbeck Road where he ultimately died.

Another neighbour said: ‘I woke up to police blue lights and shouting. Paramedics seemed to be working on a man. It was horrible. 

A post-mortem examination is expected to take place in the coming days.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie said: ‘A team of experienced detectives is working at pace to establish why Nash was murdered and bring those responsible to justice.

‘We are urging anyone who was in the area or who knows anything about what happened to come forward.

‘We particularly want to hear from anyone who was at the Front Line Cuts barber shop or the Paradise Cuts barber shop, both in Acton High Street, between 22:00hrs on Saturday and 04:30hrs on Sunday.

‘What you know, however insignificant it may seem now, could hold the key to this investigation.’

Armed police stormed a property in Birkbeck Road, Acton, in the early hours of Sunday, 8 December, following reports of a disturbance. Officers were called at 4:05 a.m. and arrived with London Ambulance Service paramedics to find a man injured at the scene. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Armed Police Respond To Fatal Incident In Acton Additional Injuries Reported Several other individuals were reportedly injured nearby, with some receiving medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed. Investigation Underway A significant police presence remains in the area as detectives begin their investigation. A large crime scene has been established, with several road closures in place. A police spokesperson acknowledged the disruption to local residents and businesses, stating:
A crime scene has remained in place today (Picture: UKNIP)
Armed Police Respond to Fatal Incident in Acton Armed police stormed a property in Birkbeck Road, Acton, in the early hours of Sunday, 8 December, following reports of a disturbance. Officers were called at 4:05 a.m. and arrived with London Ambulance Service paramedics to find a man injured at the scene. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Additional Injuries Reported Several other individuals were reportedly injured nearby, with some receiving medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed. Investigation Underway A significant police presence remains in the area as detectives begin their investigation. A large crime scene has been established, with several road closures in place. A police spokesperson acknowledged the disruption to local residents and businesses, stating:
Armed police responded to the incident on Sunday morning (Picture: UKNIP)

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 4.06am to reports of an incident on Birkbeck Road.

‘We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.

‘Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, one person died at the scene. Two patients were taken as priorities to major trauma centres.’

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