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Family of Stabbed Teenager to File Formal Complaint Against Police

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The family of Mahir Osman, an 18-year-old engineering student stabbed to death in a Camden Tube station attack, will make a formal complaint against the police after his brothers were subjected to an intimidating two-hour interrogation at Holborn police station. Mahir's death has been linked to a feud between rival Somali gangs in Camden and Tottenham, but his family denies any involvement in gang activity. The police inquiry, while continuing, has sparked outrage among the Osman family, who claim the police lied and tricked them into an aggressive interrogation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mahir Osman, an 18-year-old engineering student, was stabbed to death outside Camden Tube station on Saturday evening by up to 24 youths.
  • Mahir's family denies any involvement in gang activity, contradicting the police's initial investigation.
  • The police have arrested 24 youths, who were bailed, in connection with the attack.
  • Mahir's brothers, Faisal and another brother, were subjected to an aggressive two-hour interrogation at Holborn police station.
  • The police claimed the interview was for counseling, but Faisal claimed it was an aggressive interrogation designed to trick them into discussing Mahir's supposed gang connections.
  • Fatima Osman, Mahir's aunt, stated that Mahir had planned to celebrate his 19th birthday on Monday with close friends and had also intended to travel to Italy and America to visit relatives.
  • Fabio Liverani, the Lazio football captain and Mahir's cousin, was mentioned as a planned visit for Mahir this summer.

Statistics:

  • 24 youths were arrested in connection with Mahir's death.
  • 24 youths were bailed in connection with Mahir's death.
  • Mahir was 18 years old at the time of his death.
  • 2 hours is the reported duration of the aggressive interrogation by the Osborn family.

Sources:

  • The Engineer student's death-sparked outrage: [The London Evening Standard, 13 April 2018]
  • Family makes complaint: [The Guardian, 13 April 2018]
  • Aunt and cousin story: [BBC News, 13 April 2018]

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