Man jailed for Manchester murder
Raami Mohamed will spend a minimum of 18 years in jail
A man who was found guilty of murdering Badri Issa in Manchester has begun his prison sentence.
22-year-old Raami Mohamed, from Fairy Lane was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 18 years.
Another man, Kevell Blake, who was found guilty of manslaughter, will be sentenced at a later date.
In October, Badri Issa met up with his friend to go to their regular gym class.
As they travelled along Princess Road towards the city centre, they noticed a white car driving next to them, trying to get their attention.
Raami Mohamed, who was driving the white vehicle, gestured for Omar Jeylaani to pull over.
Both cars turned onto Moss Lane East and parked in the bus layby.
Badri’s friend got out of the car, but was confronted by Mohamed, who appeared agitated and aggressive.
Badri got out of the car to try and de-escalate the situation, but he was stabbed in the process.
He collapsed, but the men continued a violent assault on Badri’s friend, all of which played out in broad daylight, with passers by and commuters attempting to intervene.
Emergency services attended, and Badri was taken to hospital for further treatment where he sadly died as a result of his injuries.
Paying tribute to Badri, his family said:
"Badri was more than just a son and brother. He was a friend, a confidant, and a beacon of light in our family. His selflessness and unwavering commitment to peace and harmony were evident in every aspect of his life. He always believed in the power of dialogue and understanding, and he never hesitated to step in when he saw a wrong that needed to be righted.
"On that fateful day, Badri acted in accordance with his principles. He saw a situation escalating and knew that his intervention could prevent further harm. In a world where it is often easier to turn a blind eye, Badri chose to be a peacemaker. He chose to act, to step forward, and to try to defuse a potentially dangerous situation. It was in this courageous act that he was taken from us.
"Badri's memory will live on in the acts of kindness and bravery that each of us carries out in our daily lives."
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Naismith from our Major Incident Team said:
“Badri Issa was so young when he lost his life in the most tragic way. Having just graduated from university, he was on the cusp of starting a new life, a new career, and reaching new milestones. He paid the ultimate price for trying to de-escalate a situation.
“Since day one, Badri has been at the heart of our investigation, and we have had teams of officers working around the clock to find answers for his family.
"I know that no outcome will ever lessen the pain his family feel, but I hope that today’s sentencing goes some way to giving his loved ones some comfort knowing that his killers are behind bars.”