Police hunt for murder weapon used in Harlow attack

Detectives have been given more time to question a teenager arrested over the murder of a father-of-two from Harlow.

Hassan Abdi Mohamed was stabbed in broad daylight and found collapsed close to Holly Field on Saturday March 5. He later died.

An 18-year-old man from North London has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Magistrates today gave Essex Police a further 36 hours before they have to release him.

The partner of a man who died from a single stab wound to the chest has paid tribute to him.

Hassan Abdi Mohamed, 48, from Harlow, was found collapsed close to Holly Field in the town on Saturday morning (March 5).

Mr Mohamed was found injured on a path that leads from Southern Way to Pyenest Road.

Police are continuing to appeal for information.

Police searches have been taking place in Harlow as officers hunt for a murder weapon used in an attack on a man at the weekend.

People are also being asked to check their bins, sheds and gardens for a large knife.

A 48-year-old man was found collapsed on a path near Pyenest Road.

He died later in hospital from a single stab wound to the chest.

• Police search for large knife as it's revealed victim was stabbed in the chest

People are being urged to check their bins, sheds and gardens for a knife used to kill a man in Harlow on Saturday.

The 48 year old man was found collapsed on a path near Pyenest Road - he died later in hospital from a single stab wound from a "large knife".

Police say a post mortem investigation has revealed a man who died in Harlow yesterday was killed by a single stab wound to the chest.

The victim, believed to be a 48-year-old man from the town, was attacked close to Holly Field on a pathway that leads from Southern Way to Pyenest Road.

Police also want to get hold of CCTV from any buildings overlooking Pyenest Road, Holly Field, Abercrombie Way and Southern Way.

The cordon at the murder scene remains in place and specialist search teams are carrying out a finger-tip examination along the pathway and surrounding area including the nearby playing fields.

Officers will stay at the scene for some time, to reassure people in the area.

Anyone with information should ring Harlow Major Incident Team on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. It offers rewards of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of offenders.

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found stabbed in Harlow today.

The 48-year-old was found collapsed on a path just after 10.45am near St Lukes Catholic School, Pyenest Road, and died a short time later in hospital.

Essex Police are appealing for information. Call 101.