Police launch homicide investigation in Islington
A murder inquiry has been opened in Islington following the death of Mr Jama, who was assaulted on Hungerford Road in the early hours of 10 July and died in hospital on 15 July. Detectives are continuing extensive enquiries and have appealed for witnesses and any relevant camera footage from the surrounding streets.
Officers were called to the scene at around 4am after reports of an assault. Mr Jama was taken to hospital for treatment but, despite the efforts of medical staff, he later died. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Arrests and ongoing enquiries
Two women, aged 18 and 19, were arrested on 12 July on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Both have been bailed while the investigation proceeds. Detectives are now treating the case as a homicide following Mr Jama’s death, a procedural step that typically brings in specialist officers from the Met’s homicide teams and broadens lines of inquiry, including a full review of timelines, forensics and any available footage from the vicinity.
Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart said: "Our thoughts are first and foremost with Ahmed's family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
“As enquiries continue, local residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the area over the coming days.
“I would ask anyone with any information, CCTV or doorbell camera footage which could support the investigation to contact us."
Timeline of key events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 July (c. 4am) | Police called to Hungerford Road after a reported assault; Mr Jama taken to hospital |
| 12 July | Two women (18, 19) arrested on suspicion of GBH; later bailed |
| 15 July | Mr Jama pronounced dead in hospital |
Appeal for information and how residents can help
Detectives are urging anyone who was in or near Hungerford Road around the time of the incident to come forward. Even seemingly minor observations or short clips from CCTV, video doorbells or dashcams may assist in establishing movements and identifying witnesses. Officers are particularly keen to trace people who were walking, driving or cycling through nearby junctions in the early hours of 10 July.
- Call 101 and quote reference CAD 1063/10Jul
- Report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
Residents can expect a visible policing presence in the area while officers make house-to-house enquiries, review footage and conduct further searches. This is standard practice during major investigations and is intended both to reassure the community and to support the inquiry’s evidence-gathering.
What this means for the local community
Homicide investigations often hinge on early information from the public. Doorbell and CCTV recordings can help piece together a timeline, confirm routes in and out of the location, or capture critical details such as clothing, vehicles or other identifiers. If you live or work near Hungerford Road and have recordings from the night of 9–10 July, checking and sharing them with detectives could be vital.
The Metropolitan Police have not released further details about the circumstances of the assault or any additional suspects at this stage. As with all active cases, updates will follow when there are developments that can be made public without compromising the investigation.
In the meantime, officers are asking residents to remain alert and to pass on any information promptly through official channels. Support is being provided to the victim’s family, and local teams are liaising with community representatives to keep people informed as the case progresses.
