Four men arrested over murder of Ahmed Ahmed in Plumstead

Victim: Ahmed Ahmed
Rachel Blundy13 August 2015
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Four men have been arrested over the murder of 24-year-old Ahmed Ahmed outside his home in Plumstead.

Detectives investigating the fatal knife attack on Mr Ahmed were today questioning the men - aged 18, 21, 22 and 23 - on suspicion of his murder in custody at south London police stations.

The victim's mother, Mulki Ahmed and his sister Sacha, originally from Somalia, this week told the Standard how they tried desperately to save him but he died just under two hours later at hospital.

They subsequently said Mr Ahmed, who was studying to become a car mechanic, had been “in the wrong place at the wrong time” when he was attacked.

Detectives today said they were continuing to search for suspects in connection with his murder. Eight men were reported to have fled the scene after he was attacked.

Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Reeves of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: "The attack in which Ahmed lost his life was callous and brutal and the local community is rightly shocked by what has taken place.

"A number of people have already come forward to speak to us about this incident and help us with the investigation. I would like to thank them for their vital assistance.

"These arrests are a significant step forward in this investigation but I need to speak to anyone who has information that could help us find all those who are responsible for this murder, so please come forward. You can call the incident room or you can speak to Crimestoppers, which is 100% confidential.".

Anyone with information can contact police on 020 8721 4868, or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

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