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The victim, Dara Sayed Barham, 22, was described by friends and colleagues as a selfless and peaceful man who stepped in to prevent violence—ultimately sacrificing his own life.
The incident occurred at around 2.21pm on Sunday, 22 June, outside a restaurant near the Hounslow Muslim Centre, on Hanworth Road, close to the High Street.
‘He was a hero’ – Community mourns the loss of Dara
Dara, who had come to London four years ago and worked as a restaurant manager, was reportedly trying to mediate between two men when he was stabbed in the torso. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and then transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His next of kin have been informed.
His close friend Kavan Soleman, visibly emotional, told Metro:
“He was my best friend. He would help anyone and do anything for anyone. The fight was nothing to do with him. He was a perfect citizen, a hero who tried to come between them without worrying about himself.”
Farhan Ali, a local mobile phone shop owner, added:
“He was just a wonderful guy… He recently bought a phone to send pictures to his mum back home. He was the best person—kind, humble, and so peaceful.”
Crime scene remains in place as murder investigation launched
The Metropolitan Police confirmed a murder investigation is under way, led by detectives from the Specialist Crime Command.
A spokesperson said:
“Officers responded with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. A 22-year-old man was treated for stab wounds before being taken to hospital where he sadly later died.”
The crime scene remains active, and local roads including Hanworth Road are still cordoned off while forensic teams carry out their investigation.
No arrests yet – Police urge witnesses to come forward
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said:
“This incident happened in a busy part of Hounslow during the middle of the afternoon. It’s vital we hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed the attack, the moments leading up to it, or the aftermath.”
“You may have vital information that could assist our investigation. If you have dashcam or phone footage, please come forward.”
Police have clarified that the Hounslow Muslim Centre was not involved in the incident and was simply nearby.
Witness appeal
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Call 101 quoting reference 4387/22Jun
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Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111
