THE trial of three men who have been charged in connection with the killing of a 24-year-old in Slough started today (February 13).

Mohammed Rafaqit Kayani died from a fatal stab wound to the chest during an incident in Keel Drive on August 30, 2021.

Three men are on trial at Reading Crown Court in connection with Mr Kayani’s death. It is estimated the trial will take place for three weeks.

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Riaz Miah, 21, of no fixed abode, is charged with one count of murder, as well as one court of perverting the course of justice, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug.

Hassan Al-Kubanji, 21, of Peabody Avenue, London, is charged with one count of murder, perverting the course of justice and possession of a blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, namely cocaine and heroin.

Miguel Parian John, aged 41, of Concorde Way, Slough, is charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, namely cocaine and heroin, and one count each of assisting an offender and possession of a blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

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The jury was sworn in earlier today and the trial is expected to continue at 10am tomorrow (February 14).