Pictured: BMW driver chased and stabbed to death in shocking Turnpike Lane attack

Stabbing victim: Omer Raza, who was stabbed to death near Turnpike Lane station
Patrick Grafton-Green22 February 2017
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This is the first picture of the driver of a BMW who was chased and stabbed to death in a shocking afternoon attack in north London.

Omer Raza, from Walthamstow, was killed in broad daylight after being ambushed and pursued into a street of terraced family homes near Turnpike Lane station in Wood Green.

The 23-year-old knocked on a door begging for help before collapsing in a pool of blood on a doorstep at about 2.30pm on February 15.

A shocked resident described seeing a trail of blood in the road after the attack, as a neighbour applied first aid to the victim’s stomach and chest wounds.

Paramedics rushed to the scene and battled to resuscitate him before he was pronounced dead at the scene at 3.15pm.

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Two men, aged 18 and 19, and a 17-year-old male were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of murder and have been taken into custody at north London police stations.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Bonner from the Homicide and Major Crime Command continues to appeal for members the public to come forward with any information.

DCI Bonner said: "I would like to ask for the public's help. Omer had travelled to Ivatt Way in a silver convertible BMW, which is where we believe he was first attacked.

"Were you in Ivatt Way on Wednesday, 16 February afternoon and saw the car arrive? I am keen to establish exactly what time he arrived there and why.

"We then believe the victim ran from the car and into Downhills Park Road, possibly being chased by the suspect. If you were in the area and saw anything please get in contact with us."

A post-mortem examination on Thursday, February 16 gave cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.

Next of kin have been informed.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8358 0400, call 101 or @MetCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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