A man who was stabbed to death inside a car in East London has been named and pictured for the first time. Anselam Senaj, 26, was found with stab wounds in the vehicle at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Grangewood Street in Newham just after 10pm on November 11.
Now four teenagers and a 20-year-old man have been charged with his murder. Khalis Malik, 18, of Pittman Gardens, Ilford, Zain Ali, 20, of Poulett Road, East Ham, Esahak Yusuf, 19, of Benson Avenue, East Ham, and two 17-year-old boys are all due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday (November 24).
Police say Mr Senaj died of a stab wound to the chest. His family have been informed of the latest update and continue to be supported by specialist police officers, according to the force.
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Writing on GoFundMe, family member Elira Senaj wrote: "Hi as a family member it's hard enough to accept this loss at such a young age, we have lost our brother in the most tragic way possible. At the age of 26 being stabbed to death.
"Signed up GoFundMe to have your support to help as much as possible to have him returned back home to Albania, help family with funeral cost as it's hard enough dealing with the loss of their son and on top suffer financially. We call for your support so he can be returned home to rest at peace." Another family member wrote: "May you rest in paradise ANSI."
A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 22:11hrs on Saturday, 11 November to reports that a man had been stabbed inside a car at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Grangewood Street, E6.
"Officers attended and a man, named as Anselam Senaj, was found with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
"A post-mortem examination on 13 November gave cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. On 22 November, warrants were issued at various addresses in London and five people were arrested and taken into custody."
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