Family of 'Bright and Hard-Working' Student Stabbed to Death Left Reeling Over His Killing
The family of an IT student fatally stabbed in West Hampstead have said they are 'devastated' over the attack which robbed him of a bright future. Suleyman Nur, 25, died in hospital on Monday, two weeks after he was stabbed in Alvanley Gardens, near Hampstead cricket club.
Details of the Attack and Investigation
A man, 21, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder a day after the attack, which happened at just before 4:30pm on January 29. Passers-by battled to save him before paramedics arrived, and police have said that their actions meant that Suleyman survived long enough for his family to say goodbye. Detectives have now launched a murder investigation.
Suleyman's family told Metro that the Arsenal fan was a hard-working student at university in east London who loved football and spending time with his family. They said they had no idea why he could have been targeted.
Family's Heartbreaking Statement
His brother said: 'We are shocked and confused at how this could have happened. Suleyman loved football, he was a big Arsenal fan. He was bright and studied hard and had a bright future ahead. He was very close to his family we are all devastated. We have no idea how he came to be stabbed that day we obviously want answers and a full investigation.'
Police Response and Community Reassurance
A police statement said: '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.'
Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads the local policing team, 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.'
Ongoing Investigation Efforts
Forensics officers have scoured the scene for clues while specialist officers have been trawling through CCTV footage from around the area. A 21-year-old man has already been charged with attempted murder in connection with this incident. Police are urging anyone with information, CCTV, or dash cam footage of the incident to come forward.
