Stabbed Hackney teen named

THE 15 YEAR OLD who died in Somerford Grove, N16 on Wednesday, 1st May has been named as Tashaûn Aird of Hackney Downs.

A post mortem the following day gave the provisional cause of death as a stab wound to the lung. The 16 year old stabbed in the same incident is in hospital with injuries which are not life threatening and has not been named.

Tashaûn’s family issued a statement which said, “Tashaûn was family orientated, he loved his family and we loved him dearly. He was passionate about his music and he loved drawing. He was a loving, caring boy with an infectious laugh. There are no words to avoid this empty void we now have, a huge part of us is now missing. He was a talented young boy and worked hard in his studies, particularly with his English. We are deeply shocked and saddened by our loss; we have lost a dear son, a brother, a nephew, a grandson and an uncle in Tashaûn.”

Detective Chief Inspector Helen Rance, who is leading the investigation, said, “Tashaûn’s family have been left devastated by the sudden loss of their son and we are continuing to do everything we can to find those responsible. We believe both victims were attacked following a fracas with another group of youths in a park near Somerford Grove before both fled.”

•STORY UPDATE
Detectives arrested a 16 year old boy last Thursday, 9th May, on suspicion of murder. The suspect is in custody in a north-west London police station. Police, and Tashaun’s family, continue to call for members of the public to come forward with information to help the police.

•Police are appealing to members of the public who have any information which may help their investigation to phone the incident room on 020-8721 4266 and quote CAD 7861/01MAY19. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111 and give information anonymously.

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