A man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ahmed Habib in Finsbury Park has been charged.

A man has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Ahmed Habib in Finsbury Park.

Kevin Peraj, 23, (8.07.01) of Islip Street, NW5 was arrested on Tuesday, 16 July on suspicion of murder. He was charged on Wednesday, 17 July.

Peraj was remanded to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 18 July where he was further remanded and next appears at the Old Bailey on Monday, 22 July.

Police were called at about 02:50hrs on Thursday, 11 July to reports of two men injured in a car in Stroud Green Road, at the junction of Tollington Park, N4.

Officers, London Ambulance Service and medics from London’s Air Ambulance all attended and found Ahmed suffering from stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The injuries of the second man in the car were not life-threatening.

Ahmed’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and give reference 873/11July.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.