Four men sentenced to total of 58 years in connection with Abdullah Balouchi murder
The four were sentenced at Hull Crown Court this afternoon
Abdullah Balouchi was found seriously injured on Peel Street last year and later died in hospital.
He'd been stabbed after reportedly being chased by a group of men.
Today, 22 year old Peter Balog of no fixed address has been sentenced to life at Hull Crown Court and must serve a minimum of 21 years.
18 year old – Abdirahman Aadan of Pendrill Street, Hull has been convicted of murder and will serve a minimum of 17 years (due to being aged 17 at the time of conviction)
19 year old Khalid Aadan Hull and Mohammed Aaden, 20, - both of Pendrill Street, Hull – have been convicted of manslaughter. They have been sentenced to 10 years detention in a young offenders institute with a requirement to serve a minimum of two thirds of that period before consideration can be given to the remaining period being served in the community under licence.
On sentencing Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent, Robert Clark said,
“Whilst these convictions and lengthy sentences will not bring back Abdullah, I hope they will provide the Balouchi family with some sense of closure as they continue to grieve for their loved one.”
“I just, again, want to thank them for their strength, courage and dignity during what has been a very painful and difficult time, one that no family should have to endure.”
“Abdullah’s murder was a senseless act bringing the most violent of crime onto the streets of Hull, effecting not only the Abdullah’s family and friends but also this close knit community. We continue to work closely in the area around Spring Bank to unite people and make sure that it is a safe place for everyone to live and work.”
The investigation into Abdullah’s murder will continue as there are still outstanding suspects. The team of officers will not stop until these final pieces of the jigsaw are in place and those individuals have been brought to justice.