A man from Slough, along with two others, has been convicted of murdering Naython Muir in Hounslow.

Mahdi Mumin, 24 of Slough along with Khalfani Sinclair, 23 of Hayes, Phillip Jones, 48 of Feltham and Christian Braimah, 24 of West Drayton appeared at the Old Bailey for a trial on Monday, September 2. 

On Tuesday, October 22 - Mumin, who was dubbed 'the organiser', Sinclair, the knife carrier, and Jones, 'the decoy', were convicted of murder. Braimah was convicted of manslaughter and found not guilty of murder.

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All four were remanded in custody following the jury verdicts to appear for sentencing at the same court on Thursday, November 28.

The court heard that the men 'lured' him to an alleyway in West London for a meet-up involving drugs.

He was stabbed in the leg 'without warning' by a large knife after entering the alleyway carrying drugs to supply.

The blow damaged Mr Muir’s femoral artery and vein and he died shortly after being wounded.

Jones and Sinclair ran from the scene, with Jones running towards the main road and catching a bus and Sinclair running to a nearby BMW which was then driven away by Braimah.

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Braimah had earlier driven Sinclair and Jones to near the meeting point.

An investigation was launched by police after they were called at about 10.25pm on October 13, 2023 to reports of a stabbing on Parkside Road, Hounslow.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended but despite their efforts the 43-year-old died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination established the cause of Naython’s death to have been a stab wound.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, the senior investigating officer who led the investigation, said: “These convictions are the result of a meticulous, dedicated and thoroughly professional police investigation.

“Naython, who was also known as ‘Nayff’, was a caring father, son and brother who had his own struggles in life.

“He was being used as a pawn by a drugs line to exert their control of drug supply within the Hounslow area.

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“When Naython crossed paths with the defendants he was ambushed and subjected to a sudden, unprovoked, violent and ultimately fatal assault using a Zombie type knife.

“During the trial, Naython’s family were present every day and listened to deeply traumatising evidence of the events leading up to his murder.

"I would like to pay tribute to their strong family bond and determination in what was clearly a deeply traumatising time for them. They continue to be supported by my team.”