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CCTV shows 17-year-old boy ran through town before killed over ‘mistaken identity’ | UK News

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CCTV reveals final moments of 17-year-old stalked by 15-year-old boy who stabbed him to death in a case of mistaken identity.

Footage shows Muhammad Hassam Ali crossing Birmingham New Street Station with a friend, unaware that two teenagers were following him with their coats up.

Muhammad and his friend met at the Little Dessert store in Arènes purchases center before walking to Victoria Square.

There they can be seen on CCTV sitting next to steps next to a fountain. nicknamed “Floozie in the Jacuzzi”, when the two 15-year-olds approached them.

One of the 15-year-olds – who was wearing a mask, hat and gloves – can then be seen pulling a knife from his pants, before stabbing Muhammad in the chest and running away.

This followed a conversation of approximately four minutes, during which the attackers accused Muhammad of being involved in a previous attack against their “companion”.

Muhammad reportedly responded: “Brother, I don’t know what you’re talking about, you’re making me angry.”

A photo of Muhammad Hassam Ali.

Muhammad’s family described him as an aspiring engineer whose death will always haunt them (Picture: West Midlands Police)

The killer claimed he wanted to “scare” Muhammad and his friend – not hurt or kill them – with a knife he said he carried for protection after being attacked several times before.

A jury found him guilty of murder and possession of a knife.

The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 13 years.

His friend, also aged 15, was convicted of manslaughter and possession of a knife, and was sentenced to five years in a secure facility.

Muhammad’s killer said he felt ‘sorry and upset’ when he learned he had killed him (Picture: West Midlands Police)

Sentencing them on Friday, Mr Justice Garnham said the murder was “another illustration of the appalling consequences of carrying knives in public places”.

The judge said: “It is abundantly clear to me (Muhammad) was a much loved son and brother and his family have been completely devastated by his death.”

Addressing the killer, he said: “You suggested as evidence that Ali’s words made you fear for your safety. The jury didn’t accept it and neither did I.

“They only did what was reasonable to try to persuade you to leave. There was no justification for pulling a knife on an unarmed young man who posed no risk to you.

Turning his attention to the second youth, the judge said: “You knew (your friend) was carrying a knife, you knew he intended to use it and you encouraged him to use it. I accept that you did not envisage that he would use it to kill Ali.

A statement from Ali’s family, present in court for the hearing, read by prosecutor Mark Heywood KC, described the teenager as a budding engineer.

They said: “The loss of a child is devastating and destructive of lives, but the fact that someone took their own life in such a horrific and brutal way will always haunt us. »

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