Now six men have been sentenced for the roles they played in the altercation which led to the murder of Hamed Mani
The emotional family of a young man stabbed to death in a row over an e-bike say they are ‘enveloped in sadness’ and struggling to come to terms with their loss. Hamed Mani, 20, was cornered in Harrow when he was stabbed repeatedly with a machete and now a further four men have been sentenced for their roles in what led to his murder.
Hamed was with a group of friends outside St George’s Shopping Centre in St Ann’s Road, Harrow, shortly before he died in August 2023. He was stabbed to death by Shakur Idan, 23, and Abbas Mansur Jean-Pierre, 22, following an altercation outside the shopping centre when Idan rode his e-bike directly at Hamed and his friends.
The two killers were convicted of murder and given life sentences at the Old Bailey in 2024. The latest sentencing hearing took place on Thursday, June 18 at Harrow Crown Court.
Speaking afterwards, Hamed’s family said in a statement: “Since Hamed’s death, life has totally changed for our family. We are enveloped in sadness and every day is a struggle to come to terms with the reality that Hamed is no longer with us.
“His death has left us feeling a profound sense of loss and sorrow. Our home, once filled with joy and laughter, is now a place of mourning. The future that once seemed so bright and full of promise now feels uncertain and bleak without Hamed’s presence.”
When Idan rode directly at the group of friends a tussle broke out between him and Hamed, with others from the group joining in. A member of the group took the e-bike.
A group of five men ran away from the area before being chased by Idan, who called his friend Abbas Mansur Jean-Pierre and asked him to ambush them. CCTV picked up Idan telling Jean-Pierre over the phone to attack the men, using the slang term “wet him up”.
Jean-Pierre – armed with a machete – rounded on Hamed. The other members of the group scattered, while Jean-Pierre and Idan cornered Hamed in a garage on Wellesley Road.
Hamed attempted to defend himself but was stabbed repeatedly by the two killers after he collapsed on the road. The emergency services were called and arrived within seven minutes. But despite the efforts of paramedics, Hamed was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jean-Pierre and Idan both suffered injuries in the altercation. Jean-Pierre suffered a serious stab wound to his arm, was found at the scene by police and taken to hospital – where he was arrested on suspicion of murder. Idan was located by the London Ambulance Service and taken to hospital, where he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Idan, of Elmgrove Road, Harrow, and Jean-Pierre, of The Heights, Northolt, were found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey on July 9, 2024. They each received life sentences with minimum tariffs of 23 years on July 19, 2024.
The four men sentenced in 2026
Jameel Sharif, 24, of Waverley Gardens, Park Royal, pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon. He was sentenced to four-and-a-half months’ imprisonment suspended for two years.
Noor Mohammed, 23, of Welldon Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to affray. He was sentenced to four-and-a-half months’ imprisonment suspended for two years.
Angel Lacatus, 21, of Clyde Square, Hemel Hempstead, pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon. He was jailed for six months.
Raphael Morais, 20, of Radstock Avenue, Harrow, pleaded guilty to violent disorder. He was sentenced on Thursday, 27 March to a 12-month rehabilitation order.
‘A disagreement that escalated and ended in murder’
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who led the Met’s investigation, said: “My thoughts remain with Hamed’s family and loved ones, who have waited several years for all those involved in the incident that led to his death to face justice.
“They are the ones who have received the real life sentence in this case. Hamed’s killers will eventually be released from custody; Hamed’s family face a life without him.
“This incident was sparked by a disagreement that escalated and ended in murder. The case demonstrates the danger and real evil of carrying knives – and why we are so committed to ridding our streets of the weapons.”
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