Met officers charge man with murder following death in Farringdon

Met officers have charged a man with murder following the death of a man who was found with stab injuries on Friday.

Police were called to the scene at Back Hill, Farringdon, at 21:36hrs on Friday, 18 October, following reports of a moped colliding with a wall. Officers attended with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

When medics were treating the 20-year-old man, they found he also had stab wound injuries.

He was taken to hospital but sadly died of his injuries on Monday, 21 October. The man's family are being supported by specialist officers - we await confirmation that family members have been informed before releasing the victim's name.

Oguzcan Dereli, 26 (08.04.1998) of Islington was arrested on Sunday, 20 October and was charged with murder the following day. He will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court at 10:00hrs on Tuesday, 22 October.

Superintendent Jack Rowlands, one of the senior officers responsible for policing Camden, said: “A young man has tragically died in this incident and our thoughts go out to the victim's friends and family at this terribly sad time.

“We made a quick arrest, and have been able to bring murder charges against the suspect as we accelerate this investigation following the untimely death of the victim.

“We understand a close-knit community is in shock but we are determined to bring justice for the victim's loved ones and continue to support the local neighbourhood as best as we can during this difficult time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote reference CAD 8294/18Oct.

Alternatively, you can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.