Two Teens Charged with Murder of Man Found Dead in Putney
Tragic Death in Dowdeswell Close
Police were called at around 11:05am on Thursday, 6 May after a man was found dead at a home on Dowdeswell Close, SW15. The victim was later named as 24-year-old Abdirizak Hassan.
Teens Charged Over Murder
Aged just 15 and 17, two teenage boys were arrested in connection with the killing. The 15-year-old was detained on Thursday, 13 May, and the 17-year-old followed on Friday, 14 May. Both appeared at Wimbledon Youth Court on Saturday, 15 May facing murder charges.
Next Court Date Set
The accused were remanded and are scheduled to appear at the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday, 19 May.
Support for Victim’s Family
Specialist officers are providing support to Abdirizak Hassan’s grieving family during this difficult time.
