15 year old boy arrested in connection with London minicab driver murder

Detectives investigating the murder of a private hire driver in Haringey have made an arrest.

The 15-year-old boy was arrested during the afternoon of Friday, 19 February on suspicion of murder. He was further arrested on suspicion of robbery in relation to a separate offence.

He has been taken to a north London police station where he remains in custody.

Police were called to Jarrow Road, N17 at 19:21hrs on Wednesday, 17 February after concerns were raised about an injured man who had been found unresponsive inside a car at the location.

Officers attended with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

Gabriel Bringye, who was 37 years old and from the local area, was found with an injury consistent with having been stabbed. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 20:00hrs.

His next of kin has been informed and is being supported by officers. A post-mortem examination will be held at Haringey Mortuary on Friday, 19 February.

The investigation is being led by homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command. They would like to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8358 0100 or the police non-emergency number on 101 quoting reference CAD 6202/17FEB.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.