THREE girls are being questioned in police custody this evening (Friday) after the death of a man found injured in Holloway,

The Met said the teenagers – aged 14, 16 and 17 – had been arrested on suspicion of GBH prior to the death of a 75-year-old man. Ambulance crews had been called to Seven Sisters Road late last night (Thursday) and the victim died in hospital today.

The man’s family have been informed. The victim is thought to have been a Bolivian national, but police said they were still awaiting a formal identification and a post-mortem examination.

Superintendent Annmarie Cowley, one of the senior officers responsible for policing Islington, said: “I know this death will cause shock and very real concern in Holloway and the wider Islington area. I share those concerns, and I want to assure local people that a thorough police investigation is under way.

“There are additional police patrols in the local area. I urge local people to speak with these officers if you have any information or any concerns. The officers are there to support you, and they will be in and around Holloway throughout the weekend.”

DCI Paul Waller, Specialist Crime, is leading the murder investigation, said: “Three people are in custody and specialists from across the Met have been working at pace since last night to establish exactly what happened. Every possible line of inquiry is being followed, and this includes forensic work and ongoing enquiries to identify all available CCTV.

“I am grateful to those members of the public who have contacted police already. I urge anyone who saw the incident but has yet to contact police to please get in touch and share what they know.”

Anyone who has information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or contact @MetCC on X, quoting reference 8184/27feb. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.