Investigation into Murder of Brentford Teenager Leads to Four Arrests

Abdirashid Mohamoud was stabbed to death last March in Isleworth

The scene at Union Lane, Isleworth

Four men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a teenager from Brentford.

17-year-old Abdirashid Mohamoud was stabbed to death in Union Lane, Isleworth on Friday, 22 March last year.

This Thursday (13 February), officers made arrests at various addresses. A 23-year-old man from Osterley was detained on suspicion of murder. A 42-year-old man from Isleworth was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after presenting himself at Acton Police Station following arrest enquiries at his home address. A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at Kingston Crown Court after he was produced from HMP Wandsworth where he is currently detained for separate matters. The arrested men were all taken to a central London police station and then bailed to a date in late March.

Two other males aged 22 and 23 were previously arrested on suspicion of murder. They were released under investigation last April.

Victim: Abdirashid Mohamoud

Police believe Abdirashid was in Syon Park at around 10.30pm when a group of men got out of a vehicle nearby. Abdirashid was then chased into Union Lane and stabbed outside a block of flats.

Residents who heard a commotion called the police and officers administered first aid prior to the arrival of the ambulance but he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

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.

February 14, 2020