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Family’s hearbreak after man, 21, stabbed to death ‘buying a soft drink’ at an east London off licence as cops arrests three men on suspicion of murder

Ahmed Jah has been described as a 'funny and charming' young man

A 21-year-old man has been stabbed to death at an off licence after allegedly being set upon by a gang of men as he bought a soft drink.

Ahmed Jah was knifed in the chest less than 50 yards from his family home Canning Town.

 Police launch murder investigation after 21-year-old man found stabbed to death
Police launch murder investigation after 21-year-old man found stabbed to deathCredit: London News Pictures

A murder investigation has now been launched as his family paid tribute to the “funny and charming” young man.

Ahmed's uncle Deen Conteh told the : “His father asked him where he was going before he left and he just said just going to the shops to get a juice.

He was stabbed inside the shop – there’s no reason for him to be killed.

Deen ContehAhmed's uncle

"He was stabbed inside the shop – there’s no reason for him to be killed.
“His mother was at work and is devastated.

"The horrible way he died is not fair for such a young man. We are desperate to know the reason why he is gone.”

 Officers have cordoned off Freemasons Road, Canning Town this morning
Officers have cordoned off Freemasons Road, Canning Town this morningCredit: London News Pictures

Police were called to BJ Wines in Freemasons Road, on Sunday, 2 April shortly at 3.30pm to reports of a stabbing.

Paramedics worked to save the 21-year-old man's life as he lay bleeding inside the shop, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 3.40pm.

Detectives are now trying to track Ahmed's mobile phone to discover who was the last person he was in contact with.

Three men, believed to be in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

They are currently in custody at an east London police station.

 The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the off licence yesterday afternoon
The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the off licence yesterday afternoonCredit: London News Pictures

A post mortem examination will be held in due course.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the HMCC on their incident room number 020 8345 1570. To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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