Isleworth Stabbing Victim Was From Brentford

Boy killed named as 17-year-old Abdirashid Mohamoud

Union Lane. Picture: Google Streetview

The boy stabbed to death near a block of flats in Isleworth on Friday night (22 March) has been named as Abdirashid Mohamoud from the Brentford area.

His next of kin has been informed and, although he has not been formally identified, detectives are confident that the 17-year-old is the victim. A post mortem has established that the cause of death was knife wounds.

He was found suffering from knife wounds at 10.35pm after police had been called to report of a fight outside a block of flats on Union Lane near Syon Park. The victim is believed to have been in the park before being chase to the area where he was stabbed.

Officers administered first aid prior to the arrival of the ambulance but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

An investigation is underway by detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command led by Detective Chief Inspector Richard Leonard.

DCI Leonard said, "Our enquiries have established that the victim was in Syon Park close to the flats with a group of other people.

"A vehicle pulled up and a group of males got out. They chased the victim and attacked him in Union Lane.

"I need to speak to anyone who was in the park or the surrounding area at around 10:30pm on Friday night or who has information that could assist this investigation. They should get in touch immediately."

At this early stage, officers retain an open mind as to the motive and no arrest has been made.

Any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist police is urged to call 020 8721 4622 or call 101 quoting CAD 8396/22Mar. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
If any young people have information about violence or knife crime, they can visit Fearless where they can pass on information anonymously. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.

If you need help or information to support someone you suspect is involved in knife crime, or you want assistance yourself, then you can visit the Knife Free web site or LondonNeedsYouAlive.

March 25, 2019