First photo of Islington man who died from serious head injuries after attack

Police raced to Hungerford Road in the early hours of July 10 to reports of an attack

A man who died from serious head injuries after being attacked in Islington has been pictured for the first time. Ahmed Jama, 50, from Camden, died in hospital on Wednesday, July 15, five days after being raced to A&E, prompting a murder probe.

Police raced to Hungerford Road, Islington, 4am on Friday, July 10, to reports of an attack. Mohamed Touitha, 23, of Melyn Close, Islington, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday (July 28).

He was charged on Wednesday, July 29 and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, July 30).

A Met Police spokesperson said members of the public in the area will see a “continued police presence” in the coming days.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on July 22 in Islington on suspicion of murder. He was bailed while police continue to investigate.

Two women, aged 18 and 19, who were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm on Sunday, 12 July, remain on police bail.

Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in the area, 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.”

Anyone with information, or any footage that may assist the investigation, is urged to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 1063/10Jul. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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