Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Headline: Fresh appeal following murder of teenager in Camden
Detectives are continuing to appealing for information and witnesses following the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Camden.
Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at approximately 20:30hrs on Tuesday, 20 February, to reports of a teenager suffering stab injuries in Bartholomew Road, NW5.
Officers attended and immediately provided first aid prior to the arrival of London Ambulance Service. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 21:08hrs.
While formal identification has not taken place, officers are confident the victim is Abdikarin Hassan, 17, from Camden.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating, led by Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine.
Detective Chief Inspector Considine said: “Our investigation is in its early stages but we are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances which led to a young man losing his life. We are also continuing to try and establish whether this is linked to the non-fatal stabbing that took place a little earlier that evening in Aldenham Street, NW1, and the fatal stabbing that took place a short time later in Malden Road, NW5.
“We are working closely with Mr Hassan’s family and we will continue to support them during this difficult time.
“It is vital that we hear from anyone who witnessed this incident. Any fragment of information could assist the investigation. Please do not assume that we already have your information.
“I understand that some people may be reluctant to call police, but we urgently need your assistance in building up a picture of the events surrounding this Mr Hassan’s murder. Your call will be treated in the strictest of confidence.”
No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist police, is urged to call detectives via 020 8345 3734 or 101. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the crimestoppers-uk.org website.