Tributes paid to 'deeply loved family man' from Peterborough murdered in London
The family of Ruben Nunes (34), from Peterborough, have paid tribute to a ‘deeply loved family man.’
A murder investigation has been launched by Metropolitan Police following the death of Nunes in London in the early hours of Wednesday morning (December 3).
Police and paramedics were called to a collision between a car and pedestrians on Chapel Close, Willesden at 12.44am. Despite their best efforts, Nunes died at the scene.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday (December 4) and remains in custody.
In tribute, Ruben’s family have said: “Ruben was a family man - a son, a brother, an uncle, a father and a partner.
"He was true to his friends and cherished the people around him. He loved football and was a big Liverpool fan.
"Ruben had a light within him - he brightened the lives of everyone he touched. He was deeply loved by all who knew him and he will always be remembered as a truly blessed soul."
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in the area, added: “This is a distressing incident and we understand the concern it will cause for the local community.
“Our thoughts are with Ruben’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“If you live nearby, you can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their investigation. This will include an increase of officers on patrol – please do speak to them if you have any worries or concerns.
“You can also speak directly to local ward officers by signing up to and using Met Engage.
“If you know what happened, or have dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident, it is important that you please come forward and contact us.”
Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.
If you have any information that could help police, please contact 101 quoting CAD 3367/3Dec or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.