An older man died after he was attacked outside a couch on a High Street in London.
The man, who is supposed to be a Bolivian subject, was injured yesterday on the scene on Seven Sisters Road in Islington. He was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately died today.
Three teenage girls of 14, 16 and 17 years were arrested on suspicion of serious physical bodies prior to the death of the 75-year-old. The police have said that this is now being assessed.
His relatives have been informed and the police have said that a post-mortem exam will take place.
The teenagers keep in custody and investigating the death of the man are underway.
Photos taken this morning show that a large cordon was set up around a rural sofa on Seven Sisters Road, near the intersection with Holloway Road.
Blood stains could be seen on the sidewalk next to a supermarket stock trolley and various tied shopping bags and other debris.
A separate cordon is set up near the Moonlight Supermarket on Holloway Road.
Photos taken this morning show that a large cordon was set up around a rural bank on Seven Sisters Road
The man, who is assumed in his 1970s, was injured on site and taken to the hospital, where he stays in a critical condition
Blood stains could be seen on the sidewalk next to a supermarket stock trolley and various tied shopping bags and other debris
Superintendent Annmarie Cowley, one of the senior officers responsible for monitoring Islington, said: 'I know that this death will cause shock and very real concern in Holloway and the wider Islington area.
'I share those worries and I want to ensure the local population that a thorough police investigation is underway.
'There are extra police patrols in the area. I urge the locals to talk to these officers if you have information or worries.
“The officers are there to support you, and they will be in and around Holloway all weekend.”
DCI Paul Waller, leading the murder investigation said: 'Three people are in custody and specialists from all of work since last night in pace to determine exactly what happened.
“Every possible line of research is followed, and this includes forensic work and continuous questions to identify all available CCTV.”
The Met has asked someone with information to call the police 101 or contact @Metcc on X quotes CAD8184/27FEB25.
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