Met investigation leads to Islington murder conviction

A teenager has been convicted of murder after a police investigation into a stabbing in Islington.

Sanchez Tate, 18, [15.7.06] of Tufnell Park Road, Islington was found guilty of the murder of Mohamed Abdi Noor on Tuesday, 1 October, following a trial at the Old Bailey.

Police were called at 19:27hrs on Monday 11 December 2023 to Tufnell Park Road, N7.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found 21-year-old Mohamed Abdi Noor with stab wounds. He was taken by ambulance to hospital, where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he sadly died in the early hours of 12 December.

Mohamed’s family were informed and have been supported throughout the investigation and court proceedings.

A murder investigation was launched, led by homicide Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith.

DCI Smith said: “The dispute started as a verbal argument between the defendant and Mohamed after Mohamed had found his motorbike had been knocked over while left parked-up near his home.

“This escalated tragically to physical violence, and was further accelerated by the fact that Sanchez Tate was carrying a sword with a 43.5cm long blade and made the terrible choice to use it.

“The decision to carry a weapon can, as this case shows, be life changing.

“My thoughts are with Mohamed’s family and those who knew him, who have lost a dearly loved family member and friend.

“I am also mindful that there are no winners in this case and Tate, who was 17 years of age at the time, will have a good deal of time in prison to reflect on the callous stupidity of his actions.

“The investigation team would like to thank the witnesses to this shocking incident, who stepped in to try to stop it. They also alerted emergency services, assisted with first aid, made statements to police and gave crucial evidence at the trial.”

Sanchez Tate was arrested on 11 December at his home address, near to the murder scene and Mohamed’s home. Following the death of Mohamed Abdi Noor, he was charged with murder.

Tate will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on 21 November.

If you are concerned about knife crime - and in particular if you know somebody who carries a weapon, has been a victim or is at risk of becoming a victim - please visit the Crimestoppers website or the Met’s ‘Stop Knife Crime’ web pages.