A 16-year-old boy from Slough murdered a man in a shopping car park in the town, a jury has found.

Abdul Aziz Ansari, 18, died in hospital after being stabbed in the chest in Trelawney Avenue on May 5.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of one count of murder at Reading Crown Court today (November 15), following a week-long trial.

Detective Chief Inspector William Crowther said: “Abdul Aziz sustained a fatal stab wound to his chest and tragically died in hospital during the early hours of the following day.

“The shocking murder happened in broad daylight in a shopping precinct car park.

“I hope that the conviction will in some way help Abdul Aziz’s family and our thoughts still very much remain with them.

He continued: “There was no excuse for the defendant to carry a knife.

“His decision to carry a knife, and subsequently use it to stab Abdul Aziz had tragic consequences.

“I hope the tragic death of Abdul Aziz and the conviction of the boy who was responsible will discourage people from carrying knives, and even discourage those that are thinking about carrying knives.”

He is due to be sentenced at Reading Crown Court on 21 December.

Local policing area commander for Slough, Superintendent Lee Barnham, said: “This conviction shows our determination to bring those involved in knife crime to justice.

“We will not tolerate the carrying of weapons in Slough nor the use of them to cause harm.

“Police, partners and the public need to work as one to tackle knife crime and violence across Slough, which I understand there are serious concerns about.

“Last month, Thames Valley Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner extended Operation Deter, a tough new approach to tackling knife crime, to Slough.

He continued: ““While we have always taken a robust approach to the possession of weapons in Slough, we are dedicating even more officers to seeking out those who think it is acceptable to be in possession of them, particularly knives.”