OFFICIAL STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Middlesex County Warden’s Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the Afzaal Family Death
MIDDLESEX COUNTY: On June 6, 2025, Warden Brian Ropp issued the following statement on behalf of County Council and residents of Middlesex County communities regarding the fourth anniversary of the deaths of the Afzaal family, who were killed in a hit-and-run crash while taking an evening walk in northwest London.
“Four years ago, the lives of the Afzaal family were taken in a senseless act of hate that deeply affected our entire country and left an indelible mark on our community. Today, on the anniversary of this tragic event, we remember Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, Yumnah Afzaal, and Talat Afzaal. The County of Middlesex stands in solidarity with the Muslim community in London and across the nation as we reflect on this profound loss. As we remember their lives, we recommit ourselves to fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and safe community for all. Let us continue to honour the memory of the Afzaal family by choosing unity over division, and love over hate.”
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