Tottenham murder victim named as detectives continue to appeal for information

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Tottenham have this evening, Monday, 5 February, named the victim.

Although formal identification awaits, police believe that the victim is Mr Kwabena Nelson.

Investigators continue to appeal for information and witnesses following the fatal stabbing of Kwabena.

DCI Luke Marks is leading the investigation. He said: “My team is ready to hear from anyone who heard or saw a road traffic collision or disturbance in Kemble Road and St Mary’s Close in the early hours of Saturday morning.

“If you were there and have information or saw something please call us on the incident room on 0208 358 0200 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A number of enquiries including the review of local CCTV footage and forensic analysis is ongoing.

Police were called at approximately 01:28hrs on Saturday, 3 February, to St Mary’s Close, N17 to reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and found a 22-year-old man suffering from fatal stab injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination is taking place at Haringey Mortuary on Monday, 5 February.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.

No arrests have been made. Enquiries are ongoing.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the incident room on 0208 358 0200 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

You can also tweet information to police via @MetCC