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A family have been left devastated after a loving son died of coronavirus just weeks after visiting his Covid-stricken dad on his deathbed.

A police officer has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the face with a pen while making an arrest.

shot dead near flats in north-west London.The victim, aged in his 20s, was killed shortly before 12.30am this morning in Hansel Road, Kilburn.Police, including armed officers and an ambulance crew, were called but tragically the man was pronounced dead at the scene.A murder investigation has been launched by the Met's homicide command, and no arrests have yet been made.A crime scene remains in place.Hansel Road is located on the borders of Maida Vale and Kilburn.Chief Superintendent Roy Smith, borough commander for the area, said: "Firstly my thoughts are with the victim's family and loved ones and I know colleagues will be working hard to support them."Officers from every part of the Met are out on our streets using every tactic available

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a baby.

murder following the death of a baby in Wembley.Emergency services were called to an address in Preston Road, in north-west London, at 9.51am on Wednesday, July 22, to a report of an injured infant.Tragically, the child, who Met Police says is believed to be less than a year old, was pronounced dead at the scene.The force added it is believed all parties involved were known to each other and that next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers.At this early stage, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.Enquiries into the circumstances continue.North West Commander Roy Smith said: “This is a tragic incident and my thoughts are with all those affected including the family and our first responders