The then 19-year-old killed a 55-year-old grandfather in an unprovoked attack while on police bail
A 19-year-old who murdered a 55-year-old grandfather while on police bail has been jailed for life. Rasheed Abdul Rahman,21, of Dunmow Close, Chadwell Heath, was jailed for 27-years after murdering Mark Caroll when he was 19 in 2024.
Appearing at Wood Green Crown Court on Wednesday, May 27, the 21-year-old was also found guilty of three other offences, including having an article with a blade or point, threatening another with an offensive weapon and robbery. He received a four-and-a-half-year concurrent sentence for these offences.
On the day of the murder of Mark Carroll, April 10 2024, police were called to St Martin’s Gardens at 1.37pm to reports of an unresponsive man. Officers attended and found the 55-year-old with a stab wound; he was then transported to the hospital, where he sadly died.
Following the unprovoked stabbing, Rahman quickly left the scene and was located by officers nearby and arrested on suspicion of murder.
In the two months leading up to the killing, Rahman had stabbed Iulian Cavaliuc in a separate attack in East London; however, he was not found by the Met due to CCTV delays. He was also arrested after attacking members of the public in Camden Town, where he tried to kick and punch people before brandishing a metal pole. He was stopped by a member of the public who pushed him into the canal.
The Syrian National had arrived in the UK in a lorry as a child and was said to have experienced extreme trauma in his home country before arriving in the UK, but did not have medical evidence to defend his killing of Mark Carroll.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who led the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mark’s loved ones; the personal statements given by his daughters, Ayisha and Danielle, today demonstrate a heartbreaking insight into the lasting impact of his death. We sincerely hope today’s outcome offers his family some measure of justice.
“The Met remains committed to pursuing those responsible for serious violence and ensuring they are held accountable for their actions. Those efforts mean a positive outcome from 95 per cent of murder investigations.”
Mark Carroll’s daughters, Danielle and Ayisha, paid tribute to their father after the sentence, they said: “Our Dad was a loving father and a devoted grandfather who meant the world to his family. While our family is relieved by today’s sentence, it does not bring our dad back.
“This was an unprovoked attack on a completely innocent, dearly loved man. Becoming a grandad brought him immense happiness. He often told his friends that meeting his grandchildren was one of the greatest moments of his life.
“He absolutely adored his granddaughters and was so excited about meeting his grandson. Nothing made him prouder than being surrounded by his family.
“When we were all together, there was always laughter. The memories we made together, the happiness we shared, and the love he gave so freely are things that we will cherish forever. We love you always, Dad.”
