"This is a tragic, senseless murder and our thoughts are with Issa's loved ones. We hope that they feel some justice that Ahmed has been found guilty. Due to the quick work of Met officers at the scene, Ahmed was arrested swiftly and vital evidence was gathered. My team then put together a very strong case and proved that Ahmed killed his friend on the street."
"However, Ahmed consistently lied to officers and authorities, from basic details such as his age, to denying that he had killed his friend despite the strong evidence against him. He still hasn't given a reason as to why he murdered Issa but we believe it started over a minor dispute about a phone. These lies added challenges to our investigation when it came to finding out about his background, history, and piecing the events together that led to Issa's death."
On October 28, 2024, 18-year-old Issa Ali Musa Abdularaman-Baracat was stabbed on Laitwood Road in Balham and later died in hospital. Police arrived around 6am and arrested 22-year-old Salah Ahmed within minutes on suspicion of attempted murder. A kitchen knife found outside a nearby flat was later confirmed as the murder weapon. A three-week trial at Kingston Crown Court resulted in a guilty verdict for murder. Investigators say the attack likely began with a minor dispute about a phone. Ahmed gave inconsistent information, lied about basic details, and has not offered a motive.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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