Man charged with murder after fatal assault on Hungerford Road, Islington
Ahmed Jama, 50, died five days after being found with serious head injuries near his home
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A 23-year-old man from Islington has been charged with murder after a fatal assault on Hungerford Road earlier this month. Ahmed Jama, 50, died in hospital five days after being found with serious head injuries near his home in Camden.
The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at 04:00 on 10 July following reports of an assault. Jama, known to family and friends as Jaqanaf, was taken to hospital but died on 15 July. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
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Arrests and charges
Mohamed Touitha, of Melyn Close, Islington, was arrested on 28 July and charged the following day. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 30 July, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on 22 July on suspicion of murder but later released on bail. Two women, aged 18 and 19, remain on police bail after being arrested on 12 July for causing grievous bodily harm. No further details about their involvement have been released.
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What happens next
Touitha’s first court appearance is scheduled for 30 July at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed whether additional charges will be brought against the two women or the 24-year-old man still on bail.
The investigation remains active, with detectives continuing to appeal for witnesses. Residents with information are asked to contact the police directly. The family of Ahmed Jama have not made a public statement.
Questions this report answers
+Who was charged with murder in Islington?
Mohamed Touitha, 23, of Melyn Close, Islington, was charged with murder on 29 July. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 30 July, as reported by the Metropolitan Police.
+When did Ahmed Jama die?
Ahmed Jama died on 15 July 2024 after being found with serious head injuries on Hungerford Road on 10 July. He was taken to hospital but did not recover, according to the Metropolitan Police.
+Are there other suspects in the case?
Yes, a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder but released on bail. Two women, aged 18 and 19, remain on bail for causing grievous bodily harm, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police.
+What happens next in the investigation?
Mohamed Touitha will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 30 July. The Metropolitan Police continue their investigation and have appealed for witnesses, with no further arrests reported.
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