Custom House, Canning Town stabbing: Mayor responds

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz called the incident surrounding 50-year-old Raish Ahmed's death on October 7 "profoundly concerning". 

It comes after officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to a home in Hartington Road shortly after 4.30pm on October 5. 

At the scene, emergency responders found a teenage boy suffering from a slash injury, and a 41-year-old man who had also been allegedly assaulted.

The 50-year-old was one of three injured in an incident in Hartington Road (Image: Metropolitan Police) The pair's injuries were assessed as non life-threatening, but Raish died in hospital two days later. 

His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, according to the Met. 

Mayor Fiaz said: “Following the death of Raish Ahmed after the profoundly concerning incident in Custom House, my deepest condolences to his family as the police continue with their investigations about this serious crime.

“The Council's social workers are supporting his son and family, as it works with the police to reassure the wider community. 

“All of us are rightly troubled about how such a horrific event could have happened in our borough leading to the devastating loss of Raish's life.”

Cllr Amar Virdee, Cabinet Lead for Community Safety and crime, and Cllr Shaban Mohammed, Cabinet Lead for Housing Management and Modernisation, have reportedly visited and spoken to neighbours.

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Daniel Whybrow of Hartington Road has been charged with grievous bodily harm, threats to kill, racially aggravated assault and possession of an offensive weapon. 

The 46-year-old was charged on October 6 with attempted murder, though it is understood that CPS will be reviewing the charges following Raish's death. 

Whybrow will appear at Isleworth Crown Court on November 4.