A promising young television actor and his mother have been tragically killed in a brutal suspected double stabbing at their family home in London, leaving a community in mourning and a major police investigation underway.
The victims have been named by devastated friends and neighbours as 21-year-old Saqib Hussain, who had recently appeared on television, and his mother. Their bodies were discovered at a property on Magnus Road in the Stoneygate area of Leicester on Tuesday, 13 February.
A Desperate Emergency Call
Leicestershire Police were called to the address shortly after 1:30 pm following reports of a serious incident. Despite the rapid response of paramedics and officers, both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
While formal identification is still pending, the local community has been left reeling from the loss. A 52-year-old man was arrested at the location on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody, assisting detectives with their enquiries.
A Life of Promise Cut Short
Tributes have poured in for Saqib Hussain, who was described as a talented and kind young man with a bright future ahead of him in the entertainment industry. His sudden and violent death has devastated those who knew him.
Neighbours expressed their profound shock, describing the family as 'lovely' and the incident as 'utterly senseless'. The quiet residential street has been cordoned off as forensic teams continue their meticulous work to piece together the exact circumstances that led to the tragedy.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski of Leicestershire Police is leading the investigation. In a statement, he confirmed that a post-mortem examination is due to take place to establish the exact cause of death for both victims.
'This is a truly horrific incident which has resulted in the needless loss of two lives,' DCI Sinski said. 'We are in the early stages of our investigation and are working to understand the full details of what has happened here today.'
Police have stated they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
