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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. How much of a concern are Chinas overseas police stations? Tributes have been paid to Yi Chen, 37, who neighbours described as a "lovely lady" and "doting" mum, Toys, candles and a chocolate Harry Potter castle were left at the scene in Barnet, Police were called to the suspected double murder in Barnet, north west London at 1.37pm yesterday, A 37-year-old man, known to both, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, said the Metropolitan Police, Locals say they have "cried so much" and been left "shocked" by the "devastating" incident, Forensic officers at the scene in Brookside South, Barnet on Tuesday. Nobody thought this type of thing could ever happen to them. "I cant believe this, its unbelievable. . I cant remember anything worse.". Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Police were called to Church Road at around 7.13pm after reports of a man with a knife. 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Routes 34 234 263 326 383 are diverted in both directions following the closure of the High Road N20 (North of Totteridge Lane). Is this senior co-housing project the future for downsizers? Chief Superintendent Sara Leach said: Specialist detectives are working to establish what took place and a man is in custody. Detectives from the Mets Specialist Crime Command have been informed. "A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a stab wound. They have left several toys, including cars and Harry Potter toys, as well as a written tribute on a placard. 11 May 2022 A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his early 30s was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in north London. I saw the police arrive I had no idea it was a murder.". 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