ANSA reported that he did not have a police record or any history of problems with neighbors or his work. The Evening Standard reported that this was the 14th fatal stabbing in London in a month. ANSA reported that three of the locals were under 18, so local police referred to trial in juvenile court. Hossam, 20, was born in Egypt and lived in Italy for 14 years due to his parents’ work. An official from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry told Egypt Independent on condition of anonymity that the ministry is following the media reports on the incident with great interest.

Source: Egypt Independent May 24, 2017 12:00 UTC