Two twin brothers were imprisoned for stabbing a teenager during a fight after school in a senseless attack.

On September 29, 2023, a tragic event took place in Luton, where 16-year-old Ashraf Habimana lost his life in a senseless act of violence. This devastating incident occurred after school, in a car park, where two groups of teenagers got into a fight. Ashraf, who was not involved in the initial altercation, was with his friends when the situation escalated and turned deadly.

Among the group of teenagers involved were twin brothers, Athif and Althaf Hussaindeen, who were both 18 years old at the time. Earlier in the day, Athif had been injured in a fight and tensions were high when the two groups confronted each other. The situation quickly turned violent, with some of the teenagers armed with knives.

CCTV footage captured the moment when Althaf assaulted Ashraf, and Athif stabbed him in the back three times. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Ashraf passed away from his injuries. The footage also showed Athif stabbing another 16-year-old, who fortunately survived the attack.

The twin brothers fled the scene, but were later arrested and charged with murder by Bedfordshire Police. After a trial in March, Athif was unanimously found guilty of murder, as well as attempted murder, violent disorder, and possession of a bladed article. Althaf was found guilty of manslaughter and violent disorder.

At their sentencing, the judge emphasized that Ashraf was unarmed and trying to escape when he was brutally attacked by the brothers. In a statement prepared by Ashraf's parents, they expressed their heartbreak and pain over losing their son. They described Ashraf as a loving, caring, and extraordinary boy, who was a good friend, son, and brother. They also shared their plans to create the Ashraf Habimana Foundation, which aims to raise awareness about the dangers of knife crime in their community.

At Ashraf's memorial, attended by 200 of his friends and family, the foundation was officially launched. Poems were read, memories were shared, and tears were shed as everyone remembered the impact Ashraf had on their lives. Three others involved in the case have also been sentenced so far.

Timone Crossman, 18, was found guilty of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article and received 18 months imprisonment. Two 16-year-olds were also sentenced for their involvement in the fight, with one receiving a detention and training order for 16 months, and the other a youth referral order for 12 months.

Detective Inspector Graham Newton, who led the investigation, expressed his sympathies for Ashraf's family and the impact this incident has had on the community. He highlighted the dangers of social media and how it played a role in escalating the fight, ultimately leading to Ashraf's death. He also emphasized the devastating consequences of carrying and using knives, as seen in the severe prison sentences handed to the two brothers responsible for Ashraf's murder.

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