Three men have been sentenced to more than 70 years in prison for the murder of a young man in Wembley.
Ali Al-Amiri, 21, of Wyld Way, Brent, Joshua Oladele, 20, of Wyld Way, Brent, and Micah Hines, 21, of Victoria Avenue, Brent, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, August 28, where their sentences were handed down:
Oladele received life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 28 years.
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Hines was also sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 25 years.
Al-Amiri was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 24 years.
The investigation, led by the officers, was commended for its thoroughness, and those involved in the trial were recognized with a Judge’s Commendation.
The three men, who armed themselves with weapons before fatally stabbing 25-year-old Hamzah Iqbal in Wembley, were convicted following a trial at the same court on Tuesday, August 20.
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The court heard that Hamzah was attacked while out with friends on Olympic Way on the evening of September 24, 2023.
The defendants had gone out that night equipped with knives and machetes, all wearing masks.
Although the motive for targeting Hamzah remains unclear, he was subjected to a brutal assault by all three, suffering 23 stab wounds, one of which proved fatal.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service responded swiftly, and Hamzah was rushed to the hospital, but despite the best efforts of the emergency services, his life could not be saved.
Detectives painstakingly pieced together the events of that evening, using extensive CCTV footage to identify and arrest the suspects.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, who led the investigation, said: “This was a vicious and unrelenting attack that left Hamzah with no chance to defend himself.
“His family is shattered by their loss, their lives forever altered by the actions of these violent individuals.
“These three men went out armed that night, and it is clear their intent was to commit violence.
“Our team worked diligently to build a strong case against the defendants, ensuring they would face justice for their actions.
“While nothing can bring Hamzah back, I sincerely hope his family finds some comfort in knowing that those responsible for his death will spend many years behind bars.”
