A teenager has been convicted of murder after a police investigation into the fatal stabbing of Mohamed Abdi Noor in Islington.
Sanchez Tate, 18, of Tufnell Park Road, Islington, was found guilty of Mohamed Abdi Noor’s murder on Tuesday, 1 October, following a trial at the Old Bailey.
Police were called at 19:27 hrs on Monday, 11 December 2023, to Tufnell Park Road, N7. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found 21-year-old Mohamed Abdi Noor with stab wounds. He was taken by ambulance to hospital, where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he tragically died in the early hours of 12 December.
Mohamed’s family has been informed and supported throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
The murder investigation was led by homicide Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, who explained that the dispute began as a verbal argument between Tate and Mohamed after Mohamed discovered that his motorbike had been knocked over while parked near his home. This verbal altercation tragically escalated to physical violence, during which Tate, who was carrying a sword with a 43.5 cm long blade, made the decision to use it.
DCI Smith said, “The decision to carry a weapon can, as this case shows, be life-changing. My thoughts are with Mohamed’s family and those who knew him, who have lost a dearly loved family member and friend. I am also mindful that there are no winners in this case, and Tate, who was 17 years old at the time, will have a good deal of time in prison to reflect on the callous stupidity of his actions.
He also acknowledged the bravery of witnesses who stepped in to try to stop the incident. The investigation team would like to thank the witnesses to this shocking incident, who stepped in to try to stop it. They also alerted emergency services, assisted with first aid, made statements to police, and gave crucial evidence at the trial.
Sanchez Tate was arrested on 11 December at his home address, close to both the murder scene and Mohamed’s residence. Following the death of Mohamed Abdi Noor, Tate was charged with murder.
He will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on 21 November.
For those concerned about knife crime, whether you know someone who carries a weapon, has been a victim, or is at risk of becoming one, please visit the Crimestoppers website or the Met’s ‘Stop Knife Crime’ web pages for support and guidance.
