Sutton stabbing victim attacked minutes after getting off the train

The teenage boy who was fatally stabbed in south London this week has been named as Ilyas Habibi

The 17 year old was found with injuries on Sutton High Street on Tuesday night and died at the scene

Officers say he was attacked minutes after stepping off a train.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan who leads the investigation said:

“We know that Ilyas arrived at Sutton High Street by train. Minutes after he came out of the station he was involved in an altercation with the suspect who then fled the scene.

“Ilyas had suffered fatal wounds. It isn’t clear if the suspect was also injured. If you know the suspect, or if you are him, please get in touch.

Chief Superintendent Andy Brittan, leading policing for the Met’s South Area Command said:

“I know that those who live and work in Sutton will be shocked and saddened at the loss of a young life on the streets that they call home. I share those emotions and would like to reassure local people that we are doing everything we can to support our homicide colleagues in identifying and apprehending the person, or persons responsible.

“I urge anyone who is concerned to approach officers on patrol and speak with them or get in touch with their Neighbourhood policing team.

“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this sad time. I would like to thank the community for their patience as we carry out our enquiries, and urge anyone with information concerning this incident to get in touch.”

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