Police make more arrests following fatal stabbing in Putney

Detectives investigating the murder of Abdirizak Hassan in Putney have made two further arrests.

A 15-year-old male was arrested on Thursday, 13 May on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

On Friday, 14 May – a 17-year-old male – was also arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.

An investigation was launched after police were called at approximately 11:05hrs on Thursday, 6 May following reports of a man found deceased at a residential address in Dowdeswell Close, SW15.

On Saturday, 8 May a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder; he has been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in late May.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4266; alternatively you can dial 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD2294/6May.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.