A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in hospital more than two weeks after being stabbed in Chelsea.
Omarkafi Sahal, 28, lost his fight for life on Thursday after he was attacked on the World’s End estate on September 30.
He was rushed to a central London hospital with a stab wound after emergency services were called to the scene at about 8.55pm.
He remained there until his death despite medics’ efforts to save him.
His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Three men were charged as part of this investigation prior to Omarkafi’s death and work is ongoing to review those charges with the Crown Prosecution Service as appropriate, the Met said.
The incident was initially investigated by officers in Kensington and Chelsea but following the death they have passed the investigation to homicide detectives, led by Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell.
She said: “This is a tragic development in this investigation and my thoughts are with Omarkafi’s family at this time.
“I would stress however that charges do not indicate the end of our investigation and I would ask anyone with any information who has not already spoken to police to get in touch at the earliest opportunity. Your information could still be vital to our investigation.”
Superintendent Owen Renowden, responsible for policing in Kensington and Chelsea, said: “This is a shocking incident in which a young man has been fatally injured. Officers have worked swiftly to identify those involved and bring charges, and that work continues.
“There has been an increased police presence in the area, which has included the Neighbourhood Policing Teams supported by both specialist officers and partners in the local authority. Any local residents with concerns should speak to an officer or call 101.”
