Sabajet Shuti, 31, was sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing Lumturi Zeqja outside a cafe in Leytonstone on October 16, 2022. The court found Shuti guilty of murder, possession of a knife, and causing grievous bodily harm. The incident escalated from an altercation involving Shuti's brother Emirlion, who was charged with affray. After the attack, Shuti attempted to flee the UK but was arrested in Sweden and extradited back to England. His actions sparked a significant police investigation that highlighted international cooperation in tracking fugitives.
Detective Inspector Brett Hagen emphasized that Shuti went to "great lengths" to evade justice and "regularly" changed locations to avoid arrest, but ultimately could not escape.
Despite planning to flee the UK after the murder, Shuti was arrested in Sweden, demonstrating the tenacity of law enforcement and international cooperation in capturing fugitives.
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