Two men have been found guilty of the murder of a delivery driver in Camden in 2023.
Ahmed Ali Jama, 29, was stabbed four times on the Abbey Estate in Abbey Road, at around 7.30pm on December 29, 2023, and was pronounced dead at hospital shortly before 10pm.
At the Old Bailey on Tuesday, Arlind Hashani, 23, was convicted of murder and possession of a pointed or bladed article, while Mohamed Adaw, 23, was convicted of murder.
A Met investigation found that Mr Hashani had committed the stabbing, while Mr Adaw had ordered the attack.
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Footage of the attack was captured on a doorbell camera, showing the attacker wearing dark motorcycle clothing and a balaclava
CCTV from the street showed him arriving on a scooter, which was traced to Mr Hashani through a rental company.
Footage of the road showed Mr Hashani calling someone on his phone where he was heard to say words to the effect of: "What do you want me to do?”.
Following the call he immediately pulled out a knife and ran towards an unarmed Ahmed.
Phone records showed that it was Mr Adaw that Hashani had called ahead of the attack, leading to his arrest.
Mr Adaw had visited Ahmed's family at hospital prior to his arrest, sitting among them as people came to pay their condolences.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who led the Met investigation, said: "Ahmed Ali Jama was a delivery driver, who had visited his home estate and was talking to an old friend during his shift. He was unarmed and defenceless as he was fatally stabbed by Hashani on the orders of Adaw, Ahmed's cousin.
"Hashani thought he had escaped justice after fleeing overseas, but dedicated detectives tracked him down - working with international partners to bring him to court.
"He and Adaw are remorseless killers. London is a safer place now they are off our streets.
"Our thoughts remain with Ahmed's family, who have maintained a dignified presence throughout the trial, despite hearing the distressing evidence of their loved one's last moments."
Mr Hashani and Mr Adaw will be sentenced on Monday June 22 at the Old Bailey.
