Fatal Stabbing Shocks Abbey Orchard Street
A brutal stabbing ended the life of 26-year-old Farmanullah Sherzad on Friday, 27 March in the heart of Westminster. Police were called at 10:17pm to Abbey Orchard Street, SW1, after reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived quickly and found Sherzad gravely wounded. Despite emergency first aid and rapid hospital transfer, he tragically died.
Suliaman Tajzai, 18, Charged With Murder
Just days later, 18-year-old Suliaman Tajzai from Leeds was charged with murder on Tuesday, 31 March. Tajzai is set to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 1 April. The investigation is ongoing.
Another Man Held in Connection
Police also arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody as officers dig deeper into the incident. Meanwhile, Sherzad’s family are receiving specialist support during this harrowing time.