Prisoner found guilty of murdering fellow inmate at HMP Maidstone
The man assaulted the victim in his own cell.
Last updated 13th Sep 2024
A prisoner has been convicted of murdering a fellow inmate in a brutal attack at HMP Maidstone.
Sasan Rabat, 26, assaulted the victim in his own cell, which left them with catastrophic injuries.
When staff entered Rabat's cell in December 2021, they found 24 year old Stefan Adi lying in the corner, fatally injured, with puncture wounds and lacerations to this throat, as well as significant injuries to his head.
Prison officers recovered a chair from the cell, which had been broken, as well as the shattered remains of a ceramic toilet lid.
Both had been used to inflict injuries on Mr Adi, who was confirmed deceased at the scene by medical crews.
Rabat was arrested and stated in police interviews he had acted in self-defence, claiming Mr Adi had entered his cell and threatened him with a razor blade.
He was later charged with murder.
At Maidstone Crown Court, Rabat admitted killing Mr Adi but argued a defence of diminished responsibility.
Today (13 September), a jury found him guilty of murder by unanimous verdict.
He will be sentenced at the same court, at a later date to be confirmed.
Detective Inspector Ross Gurden said: ‘The brutality and violence used in this attack was almost indescribable.
Rabat beat his victim with such ferocity that he would have stood no chance of surviving.
Rabat has not shown a glimmer of remorse for his horrific actions and our thoughts remain with Mr Adi’s family as they continue to come to terms with their loss.’