Willesden was shaken on Wednesday afternoon, 3 December, after a car struck pedestrians on Chapel Close. Police were alerted at 12:44pm following reports of the collision.
Tragically, Ruben Nunes, aged 34 and from Peterborough, died instantly at the scene. His family have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.
Officers launched a prompt investigation into the incident. By Thursday, 4 December, a 29-year-old man from Willesden was taken into custody. Shakaine Dwyer now faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving.
Dwyer is scheduled to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 8 December.
In addition, a second man, aged 32, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains on police bail as inquiries continue.
Detectives are urgently appealing for witnesses who saw the crash or have dashcam or phone footage to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or submit details online at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS25Y53-PO1. Your information could be vital to the ongoing investigation.
Originally published by UKNIP.
