Fifth arrest made in connection with Southall murder

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Sufi Osman Abdullah in Southall have arrested another man in connection with his murder.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, 23 October on suspicion of murder. He was subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries.

This follows three men being charged with Sufi’s murder.

They have all been remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, 13 December.

A 22-year-old man who was arrested on Tuesday, 24 September was bailed and has been subsequently released and told no further action will be taken.