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Parsons Green tube stabbing: Victim named as Omid Saidy | Parsons Green tube stabbing: Victim named as Omid Saidy |
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A man killed outside Parsons Green Tube station was stabbed after confronting a drug dealer, Scotland Yard has said. | A man killed outside Parsons Green Tube station was stabbed after confronting a drug dealer, Scotland Yard has said. |
Omid Saidy was fatally wounded and two others were injured in the attack on Monday night. | Omid Saidy was fatally wounded and two others were injured in the attack on Monday night. |
The 20-year-old from Fulham died after confronting a drug dealer and another man who was with him, the Met confirmed. | The 20-year-old from Fulham died after confronting a drug dealer and another man who was with him, the Met confirmed. |
The injured 16-year-old was discharged from hospital and arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. | The injured 16-year-old was discharged from hospital and arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. |
A 20-year-old man suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries. | A 20-year-old man suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries. |
After confronting the drug dealer, the victim chased the two suspects in the direction of Beaconsfield Walk, police said. | |
When he caught up with the pair, he was fatally stabbed. | |
A 20-year-old man who was a friend of the deceased came to his aid and was also stabbed. | |
One of the suspects, described as a black male dressed in dark clothing, fled down Harbledown Road in the direction of Fulham Court. | |
The second suspect, a young white male, ran into Beaconsfield Walk. | |
Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh said: "A young man has tragically lost his life for simply asking a drug dealer to move on. | |
"I urge anyone who can assist our investigation to come forward without delay." | |
A post mortem examination is scheduled for Wednesday. |