Three people have been arrested after a father-of-two was stabbed to death outside Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge.
Blue Stevens, 26, died when he was knifed in front of his partner at 9.30pm on July 9 following a romantic dinner.
Two men were detained at an address in Hounslow, west London on Saturday, July 12.
One of the men was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and remains in police custody while the other was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Following their arrests, Met Police officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick where significant evidence was recovered.
The third man was arrested on Monday, July 14 on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: ‘These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation.
Blue Stevens, 26, died after being knifed outside the £1,650-a-night 5-star Park Tower Hotel and Casino
Mr Stevens, who is the grandson of a champion boxer, had two children, including a little girl (pictured together)
His partner left flowers at the scene that said: ‘We are absolutely devastated without you. You took a piece of my heart with you. A part of me has gone with you’
‘We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of enquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack.
‘Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.’
A murder investigation was launched after officers were called to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street at 9.24pm on Wednesday, July 9.
Police and the London Air Ambulance were called and Mr Stevens was found with stab wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL.
Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.
