Clapton murder: Deliveroo driver Kaan Aslan, 21, is stabbed to death yards from home

Victim: Kaan Aslan was attacked on the Nightingale estate in Clapton
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A delivery driver died from a single stab wound to the heart today after he was ambushed as he headed home from a night shift, his family said.

Kaan Aslan, 21, was 100 yards from his front door in Clapton when he was murdered.

The Deliveroo driver, who was working to fund a college education, was in a car when he was attacked shortly after midnight on the Nightingale estate. His parents and younger brother were woken with the news.

His cousin Ugur, 33, said: “His dad is a chef, he had finished a shift and gone to bed. The next thing he knew was the police at the door, saying he had been stabbed once in the heart and died instantly. He always finished late and had only just started the job to get pocket money to fund a better life.

“He was a good person. He was a kind caring boy, no way was he ever in any trouble. He has a younger brother who is 11. Kaan was his role model, he is heartbroken.

Police at the scene in Clapton, Hackney

“He was a big football fan and supported Turkish side Fenerbahçe. He was so friendly and hardworking and respectful. He had a bright future.

“We have no idea if he was robbed or what the reason was for this attack.”

The family moved from Turkey 15 years ago and Mr Aslan attended Hackney Community College. Ugur added: “The family came here for a better life and were working hard for better things. Nothing will be the same for us ever again. There are too many knives on the streets and lives lost here.”

Another cousin, Nese, said: “He was a lovely boy. We are all devastated. He had lots of friends and was just a nice hardworking person.”

Police said ambulance workers called them to reports of a stabbing at Monteagle Way. Paramedics treated Mr Aslan at the scene but he died at 12.15am.

Forensic science officers were working at the location today and there were road closures around the area. There have been no arrests and detectives said they were keeping an open mind on the motive. They appealed for witnesses.

Call the incident room on 020 8345 3865 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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