Road Rage Horror: Takieddine Boudhane Fatally Stabbed in Finsbury Park
Detectives are hunting for the killer after a road rage attack ended in tragedy in Finsbury Park.
Violent Clash on Busy London Street
Police were scrambled to Lennox Road near Charteris Road around 6.50pm on Friday, 3 January, following reports of a stabbing/" title="Stabbing" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">stabbing. Officers and ambulance teams rushed to the scene where 30-year-old Takieddine Boudhane was found critically injured. Despite efforts, he was pronounced dead at 7.42pm.
The victim, believed to be Mr Boudhane, was an Algerian national who had lived in the UK for three years. He worked as a delivery rider for Uber Eats and Deliveroo. At the time, he was riding a motorcycle with another man, who fled but has since been located and spoken to by police.
Murder Probe Underway – Police On The Hunt
A murder investigation was launched immediately, led by Detective Chief Inspector Neil John.
“This is a busy area and someone out there must have seen the fight or even caught it on camera,” said DCI John. “The attack happened following a road altercation between the victim and a van driver at the junction of Lennox Road and Charteris Road.”
The van – a white VW Caddy panel – was found and seized in Islington on Sunday, 5 January. It’s now undergoing forensic examination. The van’s driver, wanted as the key suspect, is currently on the run. Police have not revealed their identity to avoid jeopardising the investigation.
Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers say the stabbing appears to have been a spontaneous act linked solely to the road dispute. No arrests have been made yet.
Forensic teams have combed the scene and the search for answers continues.
- If you witnessed the stabbing or the events leading up to it, call police on 101.
- Or tweet @MetCC with reference CAD5934/3Jan.
- Have dashcam footage? Save it and contact police immediately.
The community is urged to come forward as officers work to bring the killer to justice.
