London, England – Police authorities in Deptford, London, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Abdullahi Mohamed, 24, in connection to a brutal stabbing incident that occurred outside the Deptford Islamic Centre in Childers Street. The attack, which took place on February 9, left a man in his 20s hospitalized with a stab wound. Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening.
DC James Richardson of the local policing team in southeast London emphasized the severity of the attack, describing it as “extremely violent” and noting that Mohamed is considered dangerous. The authorities have been conducting extensive inquiries to locate Mohamed, but have now decided to release his image in hopes of soliciting information from the public to assist in his apprehension.
Despite the nature of the incident, it is not believed to be a hate crime. If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Abdullahi Mohamed, they are urged to contact the police at 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC, quoting CRIS 3203506/24. In the event of an immediate sighting, individuals are advised not to approach Mohamed but to instead call 999. Information can also be provided anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
According to a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police, the incident outside the mosque prompted the urgent appeal for assistance in locating Abdullahi Mohamed. The victim, a man in his 20s, sustained a stab wound but was fortunate in that his condition was not life-threatening. Officers have been diligent in their efforts to locate Mohamed, culminating in the decision to release his image to the public.
The authorities are seeking the cooperation of the public in bringing Abdullahi Mohamed to justice and preventing any potential harm posed by his continued evasion. The case remains a priority for law enforcement, underscoring the importance of community involvement in ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Deptford, London.