On Wednesday, one man who works in the area told BBC London the stabbing "felt normal".

"These things happen every single day here, in London and in the area. It's not a big surprise," he said.

"You see things like this happen all the time. You read the news and every single day there's something going on. If it's in Harrow, or Wembley, or Neasden, or Willesden or wherever, it doesn't come as a surprise."

However, one woman who lives in the area said the stabbing "came as a shock".

"I've never felt unsafe around here and it's a bit concerning," she said.

Student Demi said he felt "uneasy" after the stabbing.

"It's not really an unsafe area," he said. "It's a bit out of the ordinary.

"These things happen, unfortunately, but it's a bit strange to have it happen here."

Kate, another local resident, said: "Usually we feel very safe. We're fortunate living in this area because there are lots of security patrols and there are always people around.

"Stabbings are terrible tragedies, but it could happen anywhere, and I know there are areas of London that have to deal with that every day.

"I still feel safe. We're fortunate to live here with so much security; I wish that everyone lived in such an area."