Three people arrested after man stabbed to death near luxury hotel in Knightsbridge

Three people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death near a luxury hotel in London's Knightsbridge area.

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Blue Stevens, 24, on Wednesday say two people were arrested at an address in Hounslow, west London, on Saturday.

One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Following their arrests, Metropolitan Police officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick, west London, where "significant evidence" was recovered.

The third man was arrested on Monday, 14 July on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: "These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation.

"We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of enquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack.

"Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns."

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