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Ruben Nunes Named as Victim in Willesden Court Collision as Met Opens Murder Probe

Police urge witnesses to share video footage during an intensive CCTV review.

Overview

  • Ruben Nunes, 34, from Peterborough, died at the scene after being struck near Willesden Magistrates’ Court at about 12:44pm on Wednesday.
  • A 29-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
  • Forensic officers are examining wreckage from multiple vehicles and detectives are reviewing CCTV from the area, including cameras on the court.
  • The Metropolitan Police have increased local patrols and are appealing for dashcam or mobile phone footage, asking the public to quote CAD 3367/3Dec.
  • A second man in his 30s was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and police say motive claims are unverified and the incident is not currently linked to court proceedings.