Man, 22, is stabbed to death 'after row on London night bus'
A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death following an alleged row on a night bus in the early hours of this morning.
The victim had been riding on the N9 bus in Hounslow, West London, shortly before 2am.
Police were called at 1.47am and found the man lying on the pavement at Bath Road, near the junction of Great Southwest Road.
Paramedics tried to resuscitate him but he was pronounced dead a short while later.
A murder investigation has since been launched, with no arrests made at present. The victim's family have been informed.
A row is understood to have broken out on the bus shortly before the fatal stabbing took place.
CCTV is being analysed to confirm whether the young man was attacked on the bus or after he got off it.
The Met Police said in a statement: 'Detectives from the Homicide Command have launched a murder investigation in Hounslow following the death of a man.
A man was stabbed to death after an alleged row on the N9 bus in Hounslow, West London, shortly before 2am this morning
Police at the scene on Bath Road, near the junction of Great Southwest Road, today
'Police were called to the junction of Bath Road and Great Southwest Road, TW5 at 01:47hrs on Tuesday, 30 June following reports of a stabbing.
'Officers attended the scene with the London Ambulance Service to find a man, aged 22, with serious injuries.
'Despite the efforts from emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
'His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
'No arrests have been made at this stage, and a large crime scene remains in place with the surrounding roads closed.'
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller, who is leading the investigation, said: 'Our officers responded quickly with London Ambulance Service and did everything possible to help the victim.
'Our thoughts remain with his family and friends.
'This is a fast-paced investigation, and enquiries are ongoing.
'Patrols from local Neighbourhood Policing Team have been increased in the area and anyone with any concerns is asked to speak to officers.
'Any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could prove crucial. CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage may provide vital evidence.'
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
