The family of Hamed Mani, a 20-year-old man stabbed to death in Harrow in August 2023, say they are 'enveloped in sadness' and struggling to cope with their loss. Four additional men have now been sentenced for their roles in the altercation that led to his murder.
Details of the Incident
Hamed was with friends outside St George’s Shopping Centre in St Ann’s Road, Harrow, when Shakur Idan, 23, rode his e-bike directly at the group. A tussle broke out between Idan and Hamed, with others joining in. A member of the group took the e-bike, and five men ran away. Idan then called his friend Abbas Mansur Jean-Pierre, 22, asking him to ambush the group, using the slang term 'wet him up'. Jean-Pierre, armed with a machete, cornered Hamed in a garage on Wellesley Road. Despite Hamed's attempts to defend himself, he was stabbed repeatedly by both killers and died at the scene despite paramedics arriving within seven minutes.
Sentencing of the Killers
Idan and Jean-Pierre were convicted of murder at the Old Bailey on July 9, 2024, and each received life sentences with minimum tariffs of 23 years on July 19, 2024. The latest sentencing hearing took place on June 18, 2026, at Harrow Crown Court.
Sentences for the Four Men in 2026
Jameel Sharif, 24, of Waverley Gardens, Park Royal, pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon and was sentenced to four-and-a-half months’ imprisonment suspended for two years. Noor Mohammed, 23, of Welldon Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to affray and received the same suspended sentence. Angel Lacatus, 21, of Clyde Square, Hemel Hempstead, pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon and was jailed for six months. Raphael Morais, 20, of Radstock Avenue, Harrow, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was sentenced to a 12-month rehabilitation order on March 27.
Family Statement
In a statement, Hamed’s family said: 'Since Hamed’s death, life has totally changed for our family. We are enveloped in sadness and every day is a struggle to come to terms with the reality that Hamed is no longer with us. His death has left us feeling a profound sense of loss and sorrow. Our home, once filled with joy and laughter, is now a place of mourning. The future that once seemed so bright and full of promise now feels uncertain and bleak without Hamed’s presence.'
Police Reaction
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who led the Met’s investigation, said: 'My thoughts remain with Hamed’s family and loved ones, who have waited several years for all those involved in the incident that led to his death to face justice. They are the ones who have received the real life sentence in this case. Hamed’s killers will eventually be released from custody; Hamed’s family face a life without him. This incident was sparked by a disagreement that escalated and ended in murder. The case demonstrates the danger and real evil of carrying knives – and why we are so committed to ridding our streets of the weapons.'
