Man charged with murder of Ahmed Habib in Stroud Green

The 19-year-old was stabbed to death in Stroud Green Road last Thursday (11th)

A man has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Ahmed Habib in Stroud Green.

Kevin Peraj, aged 23, of Islip Street, Kentish Town, was arrested on Tuesday (16th) on suspicion of murder. He was charged on Wednesday (17th).

Peraj was remanded to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (18th) where he was further remanded and is next due to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday (22nd).

Police were called at about 2.50am on Thursday (11th) to reports of two men injured in a car in Stroud Green Road, at the junction of Tollington Park.

Officers, London Ambulance Service and medics from London’s Air Ambulance all attended and found Ahmed suffering from stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The injuries of the second man in the car were not life-threatening.

Ahmed’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 and give reference 873/11July. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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