Detectives investigating the murder of a teenager in Islington have this afternoon named him. Whist formal identification awaits police are confident the deceased is 17-year-old Nedim Bilgin from Islington.
Police have so far arrested three teenagers on suspicion of murder.
Two males aged [A] 17 and [B] 16, were arrested near to the scene on suspicion of murder.
They were taken into custody at separate north London police stations.
Following initial enquiries a third male, [C] aged 18, was arrested on suspicion of murder at a residential address in Islington. He also remains in custody at this time.
Police were called at 18:49hrs on Tuesday, 29 January, to a report of an assault in Caledonian Road, by the junction with Tilloch Street, N1.
Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and found a 17-year-old male suffering stab injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 1915hrs.
Although we await formal identification officers are confident they know the identity of the deceased.
His next of kin have been informed.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place at Whittington Hospital on Thursday, 31 January.
Formal identification will be arranged in due course.
A crime scene remains in place. Enquiries into the full circumstances continue.
Detectives from the Central North Command Unit are investigating alongside colleagues from the Homicide and Major Crime Command.
DCI Mark Wrigley is leading the investigation. He said: “This fatal knife attack took place just before 7pm in a area when lots of people would have been passing through the area on foot and in cars.
“We have had reports of people seen running around and on pedal bikes near Caledonian Road junction with Tilloch Street, N1 before and just after 7pm. Were you there? Did you see anything suspicious? Do you record footage before or after the attack or have you vehicle’s dashcam on? We need to hear from you to help build a clearer picture of what unfolded.”
T/Chief Superintendent Nick Davies from Central North Area which includes Islington said: “Tragically the local community is now coming to terms with the senseless loss of life of a young man who had everything to live for. This teenage victim lived in Islington.
“Two arrests have been made so far. The investigation continues apace. My officers and those from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are carrying out a number of detailed forensic and CCTV footage related enquiries.
“I completely understand the alarm and concern it has raised from those who live and work in the area.
“A crime scene will remain in place today as officers continue their painstaking work to piece together the details of the attack.
“I would urge the local community to be patient and cooperate where possible with the work detectives are getting on with in the area.
“My officers will be out working to support investigators today and be there to talk to the public and listen to the concerns they have. Neighbourhood patrols will be stepped up in the area and locals can expect to see more police. I would urge anyone with information on the attack to contact police without delay. ”
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, is asked to call the police incident room on 0208 345 3715. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You can also tweet police via @MetCC
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If there are any young people who either have information about violence or knife crime, they can visit www.fearless.org 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 to assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive.