Two Teens Arrested Over Fatal Shepherds Bush Stabbing
Detectives have arrested two males, aged 17 and 18, over the murder of Yusuf Mohamed in Shepherds Bush. The suspects were taken into custody late on Sunday, 30 June, as police continue their hunt for answers.
Chilling Details Emerge
Yusuf Mohamed, just 18 and from the Hammersmith area, was stabbed to death on Uxbridge Road shortly after 9.20pm on Wednesday, 26 June. Despite desperate efforts by paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance, he died at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Pack from the Homicide and Major Crime Command urged witnesses to come forward. He said: “We made two arrests last night but we must piece together the crucial minutes before the stabbing. Were you near Wormholt Park or heading towards East Acton Underground? We believe the attackers fled that way via the underpass under the Westway.”
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
- The two suspects reportedly ran towards Wormholt Park before disappearing down the Westway underpass.
- Detectives are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time to help piece together what happened.
If you have any information, contact police on 101 quoting reference CAD 8782/26June. Help crack the case and bring justice for Yusuf Mohamed.