Victim of fatal stabbing in Barking named as police make fresh appeal for information

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Barking have this evening named the victim.

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, police believe the victim is 19-year-old Hasan Ozkan of Barking.

A special post-mortem examination took place today, Tuesday, 6 February at Queens hospital mortuary and gave the cause of death as multiple stab wounds.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC) are investigating.

The investigation is being led by DCI Larry Smith. He said: “A young man appears to have been deliberately singled out by what we understand was a group intent on causing him serious injury. The attack has had fatal consequences and it is vital that those out there with information contact police.

“I would like to appeal to anyone who saw a group of males loitering in the area on the evening of the attack. Were you there? Did you see the suspects arrive or leave the scene?

“Anyone with information is requested to call the incident room on 0208 345 3985”

Police were called at approximately 22:11hrs on Saturday, 3 February, to reports of a stabbing in Abbey Road, Barking.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and found a 19-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene at 22:55hrs.

His next of kin have been informed; No arrests have been made at this early stage.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Superintendent Sean Wilson from the East Area Command Unit said: “Officers have been out in force talking to local residents and providing reassurance to those in the community who have no doubt been shocked by this brutal attack on a young man. We will continue to provide a high visibility presence and plan to host drop in meetings to hear back from those in and around the area.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist the investigation should contact HMCC officers via 0208 345 3985.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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