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Raami Mohamed will spend at least 18 years in prison

A man who was found guilty of murdering Badri Issa in Manchester has started his prison sentence.

Raami Mohamed, 22, of Fairy Lane, was jailed for 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 his regular gym class.

As they walked along Princess Road towards the city centre, they noticed a white car driving alongside them, trying to get their attention.

Raami Mohamed, who was driving the white vehicle, signaled Omar Jeylaani to stop.

Both cars turned onto Moss Lane East and parked in the bus stop.

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 to defuse the situation, but was stabbed in the process.

He collapsed, but the men continued a violent attack on Badri’s friend, all in broad daylight, with passers-by and commuters trying to intervene.

Emergency services attended and Badri was taken to hospital for further treatment, where he sadly died from 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 was evident in every aspect of his life. He always believed in the power of dialogue and understanding and never hesitated to intervene when he saw a wrong that needed to be righted.

“On that fateful day, Badri acted according to his principles. He saw a situation escalating and knew that his intervention could prevent more 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 try to defuse a potentially dangerous situation. In this brave act it was taken from us.

“Badri’s memory will live on in the acts of kindness and bravery that each of us do in our daily lives.”

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. He had just graduated from university, he was about to start a new life, a new career and reach new milestones. He paid the ultimate price for trying to defuse a situation.

“From day one, Badri has been at the center of our investigation and we have had teams of officers working around the clock to find answers for his family.

“I know no outcome will ever ease the pain his family feel, but I hope today’s sentence goes some way to giving his loved ones some comfort knowing his killers are behind bars.”

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