Man guilty of murdering 35-year-old in north London knife attack

"Detective Inspector Jonny Newell, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: Despite Moussa handing himself in, officers worked quickly to meticulously piece together what happened that night. The CCTV timeline, witness accounts and forensic evidence left no doubt that Moussa alone was responsible for Ricardo's death. Today's conviction brings justice for Ricardo's family, who have shown incredible strength throughout the proceedings. Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Linacre Road, Willesden Green at around 4am on December 28 2024."

"Footage shown to the jury during the trial revealed an altercation had taken place on Linacre Road between Ricardo and Moussa before the attack. During this incident, glass bottles were thrown before they both went their separate ways. Moussa returned to Linacre Road shortly after, armed with a knife, ready to confront Ricardo again. Elyas Moussa was found guilty of murdering Ricardo Clarke following a trial at the Old Bailey Shortly after a further altercation took place, where Ricardo was fatally stabbed."

Elyas Moussa, 30 and of no fixed address, was found guilty of murdering 35-year-old Ricardo Clarke after a two-week trial at the Old Bailey. Police attended a stabbing on Linacre Road, Willesden Green at about 4am on 28 December 2024; Ricardo received first aid but died en route to hospital. CCTV, witness accounts and forensic evidence showed an earlier altercation with glass bottles, Moussa leaving and then returning armed with a knife before fatally stabbing Ricardo. Moussa called police later that day from a phone box to hand himself in, was arrested on 29 December and pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article; sentencing is set for 17 December.

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