Primrose Hill stabbing: Man, 40, charged with murder of ‘incredible’ mum-of-four

Jason Bell, 40, has been charged with the murder of Nicole Hurley and will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today.
Mum-of-four Nicole Hurley, 37, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Credit: Met PoliceMum-of-four Nicole Hurley, 37, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Credit: Met Police
Mum-of-four Nicole Hurley, 37, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Credit: Met Police

Tributes have been paid to “incredible” mum-of-four Nicole Hurley, who was stabbed to death in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police have now charged a 40-year-old man over the killing in Primrose Hill, Camden.

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Jason Bell has been charged with the murder of Ms Hurley, 37, and false imprisonment in relation to a third party.

Police said he would also face allegations of driving a motor vehicle dangerously and driving while disqualified with no insurance.

Broxwood Close, Primrose Hill, where Nicole Hurley was found by police with stab wounds. Credit: GoogleBroxwood Close, Primrose Hill, where Nicole Hurley was found by police with stab wounds. Credit: Google
Broxwood Close, Primrose Hill, where Nicole Hurley was found by police with stab wounds. Credit: Google

Bell, of Broxwood Way, Primrose Hill, has been remanded in custody, and will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today.

Police were called to an address in Broxwood Way just before 1am on Sunday, after reports of a disturbance.

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Officers discovered Ms Hurley, who had been stabbed, and despite the best efforts of paramedics she died at the scene.

Scotland Yard said “her family are being supported by specialist officers”.

Tributes were paid to Ms Hurley, describing her as an “incredible” mother to her four children.

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Nicole Hurley was described as an incredible mother to her four children by her friends. Credit: Met PoliceNicole Hurley was described as an incredible mother to her four children by her friends. Credit: Met Police
Nicole Hurley was described as an incredible mother to her four children by her friends. Credit: Met Police

She said that Ms Hurley’s children “tragically lost their mother in the most terrible of circumstances”.

“These children have been the heart of our community,” Brigitte explained.

“They help carry groceries for you if they see you carrying bags.

“They offer to water your plants when you are away.

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“They come and offer to help to paint and repair whenever someone is busy tinkering.

“These children are not average. These children are extraordinary, and this is a testament to their incredible mother.

“They are bright, ambitious, curious and generous.

“They are four individuals that give you hope in what the future generation will bring.

“In one evening these children lost everything.”

She added: “We can’t change the past but we can have an impact on the future.

“As a community let’s rally together and show our love.

“This is in memory of Nicole Hurley.”

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