Police have named the man charged with the murder of Ahmed Habib in Finsbury Park. Kevin Peraj, 23, of Islip Street, Kentish Town, was arrested on Tuesday, July 16, and was charged a day later.
Ahmed Habib, 19, was stabbed to death in the early hours of Thursday, July 11. Officers were called to Stroud Green Road to reports of two men injured in a car at the junction of Tollington Park.
Officers, London Ambulance Service and medics from London’s Air Ambulance all attended and found Ahmed suffering from stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The injuries of the second man in the car were not life-threatening.
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This development follows a forensic investigation in Finsbury Park last week, as detectives in hazmat suits combed the scene. Peraj was remanded to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 18 where he was further remanded and next appears at the Old Bailey on Monday, July 22.
Ahmed’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and give reference 873/11July.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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