Bubacar Jabbie Dukureh, a 17-year-old teenager, was tragically stabbed to death in Walthamstow last Friday, October 23. Known to his family simply as Bubacar Jabbie, he was found with fatal chest wounds on Westbury Road at 9.20pm. Despite urgent efforts by paramedics, Bubacar was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family is now receiving support from specially trained officers as the investigation into his murder intensifies.
The Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) is leading the inquiry. A post-mortem examination carried out at Walthamstow Mortuary confirmed the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. No arrests have been made to date.
Detective Inspector Joanna Yorke said: “Our enquiries continue at pace following the senseless and violent death of another teenager on the streets of London. We are keeping an open mind on the motive.”
She also urged witnesses: “If you saw or heard anything suspicious or were in the area at the time, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please contact us or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
In response to the incident, the Met Police’s North East Basic Command Unit has increased patrols in the E17 area to reassure the community and encourage any potential witnesses to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Paul Whiteman added: “The loss of yet another teenage life to knife crime is a tragedy. Our team is working relentlessly to find answers for Bubacar’s family. The Met is committed to listening to communities and acting on their concerns. Violence suppression remains our priority.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting CAD 8357/23Oct, or contact Crimestoppers to provide 100% anonymous tips. Detective Superintendent Whiteman said: “We know it’s tough to come forward, but your call could help save lives.”
For more information and to report safely, visit Crimestoppers UK.
Originally published by UKNIP.
