A teenage boy who died after being stabbed on a busy high street in West London has been formally identified by police. The victim is 18-year-old Maliki Sharma from Feltham.
Emergency Response on Victoria Road
The Metropolitan Police were called to Victoria Road in Feltham at approximately 5pm on Monday, 12 January, following reports of a violent attack. Officers attended alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance team.
They discovered Maliki with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital but, despite the best efforts of medical staff, was pronounced dead. Specialist officers are now supporting his grieving family.
Swift Arrests and Separate Charge
Investigators moved quickly, making two arrests within a day of the killing. Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of an offensive weapon. Both have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
In a related development, a 19-year-old man was also arrested. Rhys Huskinson, 19, of Feltham, has been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon. It is alleged he assaulted a 16-year-old boy during the same incident. He is due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 15 January.
Police Appeal for Information
Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command are pursuing all lines of enquiry. The force has stated that local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the Feltham area in the coming days, with officers available to address community concerns.
The police are urgently appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. They can contact the incident room by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD5431/12Jan. Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
