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