Pakistani politician killed in London

A senior Pakistani politician has been murdered outside his home in north London, party leaders have said.

Dr Imran Farooq, a member of the MQM political party, is believed to have been attacked in Green Lane, Edgware.

The Metropolitan Police said a 50-year-old man had died after suffering multiple stab wounds and head injuries.

They were called to reports of a serious assault at 1730 BST. The man was treated by paramedics but declared dead at the scene about an hour later.

Dr Farooq’s next of kin have been informed. No arrests have been made.

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