Victim named in Farringdon murder investigation

Met officers have named a man who died following a stabbing in Farringdon.

Abdul-Latif Pouget, aged 20 from Camden, sadly died in hospital on the morning of 21 October after being stabbed.

An investigation was launched after police were called to Back Hill, EC1 at 21:36hrs on Friday, 18 October, following reports of a moped colliding with a wall.

While paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were treating Abdul-Latif, they found he also had stab injuries. He was taken to hospital but sadly died. His family are aware and being supported by specialist officers.

Oguzcan Dereli, 26 (08.04.98) of Islington, was arrested on Sunday, 20 October and charged with murder the following day – he appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 22 October and was remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 24 October.

Anyone with information on this incident 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.