City of Portsmouth College pays tribute to Aimen Ahmed who was stabbed to death in Guildhall Square

The City of Portsmouth College has paid tribute to 18-year-old Aimen Ahmed who was stabbed to death in Guildhall Square.
By Sophie Lewis
Published 3rd Aug 2023, 16:16 BST
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Staff and students at City of Portsmouth College have expressed their shock and sadness at the tragic circumstances leading to the death of 18-year-old Aimen Ahmed.

The “dedicated and popular student” was studying an ESOL course, English for Speakers of Other Languages at the Highbury Campus, City of Portsmouth College.

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His body was discovered at Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, at 11pm on July 29 and his death is now the subject of a murder investigation by Hampshire Police.

Police pictured searching the scene of a murder in the Guildhall area of Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. Saturday 29th July 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.Police pictured searching the scene of a murder in the Guildhall area of Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. Saturday 29th July 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.
Police pictured searching the scene of a murder in the Guildhall area of Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. Saturday 29th July 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Katy Quinn, principal and CEO at City of Portsmouth College, said: “It’s devastating that such a young life should end in this way and our hearts go out to his family and friends.

“News of the tragedy has had a profound impact on his classmates and tutors across the College. As a result, additional counselling and support is available to anyone who needs it.”

Tributes from Aimen Ahmed’s foster family said they were “privileged” to know him and his “huge infectious smile”.

A 23-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday (July 31) and he currently remains in police custody following a Warrant of Further Detention.