A man has been found guilty of murder following an unprovoked attack in Birmingham earlier this year.
Tragically Sayed Abuker Mohamed Ahmed, aged 34, was killed by Abdillahi Ali Abdillahi on 16 March at a multi-occupancy house on Brighton Road.
On Monday 16 March, Sayed has visited some friends on the Stratford Road, during the course of the afternoon they ended up at another friend’s house in Brighton Road.
Here Sayed was punched in the face in an unproved attack by Abdillahi. Sayed left the room slightly baffled about what had just happened, where he stayed with the others for short time.
Then without warning, Abdillahi entered their room shouting and looking angry. Witnesses recall that he was holding a knife. He headed straight for Sayed and was described as ‘swinging’ at him.
Sayed was stabbed in his chest and leg before collapsing. Sadly despite the best efforts of his friends and medics, he died from his injuries.
Wanting to avoid capture Abdaillahi didn’t go home he travelled to London before being arrested two days later.
A broken knife was recovered from the house and DNA matching Sayed’s was found on it.
Yesterday, (Tuesday 29 September) he was found guilty following a two week trial at Birmingham Crown Court. Abdaillahi, aged 41, of Tennyson Road, Small Heath will be sentenced on 9 October.
Detective Inspector Laura Harrison, from our homicide team, said: “This case is really sad. A truly senseless loss of life.
“We do not know why Abdallahi attacked Sayed on that day. He stated there has been a minor disagreement a week earlier. He suggested he acted in self-defence, however witness accounts do not support this. This does not excuse his behaviour which was completely unacceptable.
“I hope the fact that we were able bring him to justice offers some comfort to him family and friends. My thoughts are with them.”