According to people in Brent, the 38-year-old killed in Monks Park is allegedly called Shazad.
The Metropolitan Police is yet to officially confirm this.
It is understood that Shazad worked as an ice cream man within the Wembley area.
According to locals, his van was distinguishable due to a teddy bear at the front of the vehicle.
Police were called to Monks Park at 6.10pm yesterday (August 19) to reports of a stabbing.
Medics treated the man, however, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers arrested a 26-year-old man today (August 20) in the early hours on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.
A 31-year-old woman was arrested at the scene for conspiracy to murder and also remains in police custody.
An ice cream van could be seen within the police crime scene yesterday.
An ice cream van within the police cordon (Image: @omarh6ag / TikTok) Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller who is leading this investigation said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this hugely difficult time.
“We have made quick progress overnight and made two arrests, both these people remain in police custody. However, detectives are still working at pace to understand the circumstances around this sad event.
“We are urging anyone with information to get in touch and residents can continue to expect an increase in the number of officers in the local area as we continue our investigations.
“Additionally, we ask all residents in the area to look at any doorbell or camera footage around Monks Park and to make contact if there is anything that they feel would assist police.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD6174/19AUG.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.