Hamza Elchgar, 18 of St Elmo Road, W12 and Christian Peterkin, 19 of no fixed abode appeared in custody at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 8 December charged with the murder of 21-year-old Oman Abdullah and the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man. They were both remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, 12 December. Both men were arrested on Wednesday, 6 December at Heathrow Airport. An investigation was launched after police were called to Gayhurst House on Mallory Street, NW8 at around 3.20pm on Monday, 28 November following reports of a stabbing. Despite the efforts of emergency services Omar Abdullah, 21, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been notified and are being supported by specialist officers. A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment to stab injuries – his treatment remains ongoing.
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