Teenager convicted of murder in Tottenham

The detective sergeant on the case said ‘this defendant has a history of committing extreme violence’

A teenager has been convicted of the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Tottenham.

The male, aged 16, appeared for trial at the Old Bailey and was convicted of the murder of Ali Baygoren and possession of an offensive weapon on Tuesday, 16th May.

Last year on Saturday, 18th June, police were called to reports of a stabbing at Orchard Place, Tottenham. Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service attended, finding Ali with knife wounds to his neck. Police officers administered CPR and medics treated Ali, but he died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of Ali’s death to have been sharp force trauma.

Two males, aged 17 and 16, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. They were taken to North London police stations and later released on bail pending further enquiries. On 22nd November, they were released with no further action. A murder investigation was then launched.

A mobile phone belonging to the defendant was recovered at the scene, and he was later arrested at his home address in E12 on 18th June. A grey hooded top belonging to the defendant was forensically examined and Ali’s blood was found on the cuff, further connecting him to the murder.

The defendant was charged with the murder of Ali on 20th June.

The teenager was also convicted on Tuesday of grievous bodily harm; possession of an offensive weapon; and theft in connection with a separate incident concerning the assault and robbery of a 14-year-old in Romford in August 2021.

Detective sergeant James Robertson said: “Despite his young age, this defendant has a history of committing extreme violence and I am pleased that the jury was able to see the danger he poses.

“Ali Boygoren was the victim of a brutal and frenzied attack by the defendant and we may never know what triggered that attack. It saddens me to see another young man’s life so needlessly ended in our city.

“We know too well that the effects of losing a loved one to violence are devastating and can last a lifetime. My thoughts are very much with Ali’s family today.”

Detective chief inspector Neil Rawlinson, who led the murder investigation said: “Due to the devastation they bring to families and communities, people who carry knives can expect to feel the full force of the law.”

The convicted male has been remanded in custody to appear for sentencing at the same court on Friday, 23rd June.

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