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Man Killed in Willesden Crash; Murder Suspect Arrested

Published 4 December 2025

A 34-year-old man died after a car struck pedestrians in broad daylight on a residential street in north west London, prompting a murder investigation and the arrest of a suspect. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, on Chapel Close in Willesden, near Willesden Magistrates Court.

Ruben Nunes, from Peterborough, was pronounced dead at the scene despite treatment by emergency responders. Authorities reported that the collision involved multiple vehicles and affected a group of pedestrians. Another man in his 30s sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital, where his condition was described as not life-threatening or life-changing.

Metropolitan Police officers responded promptly to reports of the crash at the junction of Chapel Close and Chantry Crescent. The London Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew, paramedics in response cars, an incident response officer, and London's Air Ambulance. Crews worked to treat those involved, but Nunes could not be saved. The London Fire Brigade also attended, sending one fire engine from Willesden Fire Station to assist at the multi-vehicle scene.

On Thursday, December 4, police arrested a 29-year-old man...

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