Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old in Islington have arrested another 18-year-old on suspicion of murder. 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. The deceased mal has been formally identified as 17-year-old Nedim Bilgin from Islington.
Police have so far arrested four teenagers on suspicion of murder. Two boys aged [A] 17 and [B] 16, were arrested near to the scene on suspicion of murder, and subsequently bailed to a date in February, pending further enquiries.
Following initial enquiries a third male, [C] aged 18, was arrested on suspicion of murder at a residential address in Islington on Thursday, 31 January. He has since been released on bail. Officers have also arrested a fourth male [D] aged 18, on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 31 January.
He remains in custody. A fifth male [E] aged 22 was also arrested on Thursday, 31 January, on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has been questioned and released on bail.
A post-mortem examination took place at Whittington Hospital on Thursday, 31 January. The cause of death was found to be a stab wound. Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating, working closely with colleagues from the Central North Command Unit, and are still appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact police.
Enquiries into the full circumstances continue. DCI Mark Wrigley is leading the investigation. He said:”This fatal knife attack took place just before 7pm in an area that lots of people would have been walking or driving through. “We have had reports of people seen running around and on pedal bikes near Caledonian Road junction with Tilloch Street at around this time. Were you there?
Did you see anything suspicious? Did you record footage before or after the attack or did have you vehicle’s dashcam on? We need to hear from you to help build a clearer picture of what happened.” 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.
“Five 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.
Officers are continuing 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 undertaking in the area.
“Neighbourhood patrols have been stepped up in the area and local people 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 020 8345 3715. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also tweet police via @MetCC Young people who have information about violence or knife crime 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 assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive.
