Two 18-year-old arrested after Tower Hamlets murder

27-year-old Abdul Jalloh died on Monday

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 9th Aug 2024

Metropolitan Police detectives have arrested two 18-year-old after a fatal stabbing in Tower Hamlets.

27-year-old Abdul Jalloh was murdered just after 4pm on Monday in New Union Close.

Yesterday, two 18-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

A 16-year-old male who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation.

Chief Superintendent Brigid Beehag-Fisher, who leads policing in Tower Hamlets and Hackney, said: "Even though two arrests have been made I do not underestimate the impact this has had on residents and the local community. We will continue to provide an enhanced policing presence over the coming days."

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller, of the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: “We would like to thank those people who have spoken to officers, but would still like to hear from anyone who was in the area of New Union Close at the time of this incident, or anyone who has any information concerning this murder who hasn’t already spoken with officers.

"No matter how insignificant your information may seem, please do get in touch."

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