Detectives Hunt for Clues in Elmfield Way Murder
Tonight, Wednesday 8 September, detectives are back at the scene of a deadly stabbing on Elmfield Way/Harrow Road, west London. They are handing out leaflets and urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward. You can speak directly to officers on the street or contact them online or by phone if you’ve got any info.
Detective Chief Inspector Issues Urgent Plea
Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Tunstall said: “Ahmed’s murder happened near Harrow Road, a busy artery through west London. If you were driving along Harrow Road around half-past midnight that night, did you spot a blue Mazda 2 GT Sport, registration LD17 CXS, speeding away?”
“A year on, Ahmed’s family still suffer deeply. We believe someone knows something about that fateful night. If you have any details, now’s the time to speak up. You could even claim a substantial reward for your help.”
The Deadly Night: What We Know
The murder investigation began on Wednesday 15 July 2020 after 18-year-old Ahmed Yasin-Ali was found stabbed on Elmfield Way at around 12.30am.
Officers gave first aid before the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance arrived. Ahmed was rushed to a central London hospital but sadly died at 1.06am.
Suspects Arrested but No Charges Yet
So far, seven men have been arrested and released under investigation:
- 23-year-old man arrested 17 July 2020 on suspicion of murder
- 17-year-old male arrested same day, also on suspicion of murder
- 20-year-old man arrested 26 July 2020 on suspicion of conspiracy to murder
- 25-year-old man arrested 30 July 2020 on suspicion of involvement in murder
- 20-year-old man arrested 6 October 2020 for murder; bailed and released under investigation
- 20-year-old man arrested 24 October 2020 for murder; bailed and released under investigation
- 38-year-old man arrested 2 November 2020 on suspicion of murder
If you have information, call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 185/15Jul20.
Want to stay completely anonymous? Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
