Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died in hospital following an incident in Camden.

Police were called at 16:27hrs on Thursday, 29 January, to reports of a stabbing at Alvanley Gardens, Camden.

Officers arrived on the scene within eight minutes and found a 25-year-old man with serious injuries. With the help of members of the public, who stopped to assist police and paramedics as they were passing the scene, they managed to stabilise the victim, who was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

An investigation was launched and detectives worked quickly, arresting a 21-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder on Friday, 30 January, the day after the incident.

Sadly, the victim died from his injuries on Monday, 9 February. He can now be named as Suleyman Nuh, 25. His family is being supported by specialist officers.

Detectives from the Met’s Major Investigation Team have now launched a murder investigation.

Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in the area, said: “My thoughts remain with Suleyman’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.

“I am aware of concerns in the local community, but I would like to reassure people that this is believed to have been an isolated incident and there is no information at this time to suggest this was a racially-motivated attack. We have increased patrols in the local area and I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to my officers. A 21-year-old man has already been charged with attempted murder in connection with this incident.

“I want to express my thanks to the first responders, who were on the scene within minutes, and the members of the public who did everything they could to save Suleyman’s life. Their actions gave his family the opportunity to say goodbye.”

Our investigation continues. Anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 5195/29JAN or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.