Police appeal after murder of 25 year old man stabbed in Camden

BY YANN TEAR
yann@slpmedia.co.uk

Police investigating the murder of a 25-year-old man who was stabbed in Camden have made a fresh appeal for information.

They believe dash cam footage may hold the key to finding out who was responsible for the attack.

Police were called to Camden High Street at around 11.10pm last Thursday after reports of an attack outside Camden Town Tube station.

Officers attended and found a man suffering from a stab injury. They immediately provided first aid and were supported by the London Ambulance Service.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have now been informed but he has not yet been named by police.

A second man, aged in his mid-20s, was found nearby suffering from a stab injury. He was taken by the LAS to a central London hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Detective Chief Inspector John Hughes, who is leading the investigation, said: “We now understand that this attack took place next to Camden Town Tube station.

“This is one of the busiest and most popular parts of London. Lots of people were coming in and out of the station and many taxis were passing through the area at the time. I would like to make a direct appeal to them to send in dash cam footage to our investigators.

“It could prove vital to apprehending those involved. Equally if you were there on Thursday night, we need to hear from you.”

Chief Superintendent Raj Kohli, from Camden, said: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and wider community following this fatal attack. We are committed to bringing them the justice they deserve.

“I understand that a number of people believed to be known to the victim were present after the attack. I would urge them to come forward and speak to investigators as soon as possible with what they know and saw.”

A 22-year-old woman was killed in a separate late-night knife attack at nearby Belmont Street, Camden, on Sunday, September 8, while on the same night shoe shop worker Wilson Varela, 24, was shot dead in Kentish Town.

Chf Supt Kohli added: “The local community will no doubt be alarmed and shocked by this latest attack, particularly coming so soon after the fatal incidents earlier this week.

“We are taking action across the borough to keep everyone safe and working with teams across the Met to apprehend those involved. Our local policing teams are working with the Violent Crime Taskforce, Specialist Crime Command and other specialist resources, as well as with our local partners.

“Those near Camden High Street can expect an enhanced policing presence in their area in the coming days. Officers will be on hand to listen to any concerns they have and continue to appeal for those with information to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 8865/12Sep.

If you have information about this incident, or information about someone you suspect to be carrying a weapon and you do not want to speak to police, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website. It is 100 per cent anonymous. They never ask your name and cannot trace your call or IP address.

You can also visit www.fearless.org to pass on information anonymously.

Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.