Three jailed after teenager knifed to death outside Parsons Green station

Hami Solomon's mother told a courtroom: 'Without my son, I feel like I have no future'
Victim Hani Solomon
Met Police
John Dunne @jhdunne8 January 2024
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Three men have been jailed for the manslaughter of an 18-year-old who was ambushed near Parsons Green underground station in south west London.

Hani Solomon died after he was knifed as he left the station with two friends on February 11, 2021.

Extensive examination of CCTV showed three men waiting almost ten minutes for Mr Solomon to arrive before they met with him and his two friends in Novello Street, opposite the entrance to Parsons Green Tube station.

Abdallah Awil, Ahmed Fatah and Yousef Chamint have all been convicted of manslaughter for their roles in the attack.

Fatah, 20, was sentenced to six year’s imprisonment and further detained under hospital order during the sentencing hearing at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday.

Awil was sentenced to eight years while Chamint was jailed for three years and eleven months' imprisonment at previous hearings in March last year.

Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Tunstall, who led the investigation, described the "hellish ordeal" the victim's family had been put through.

She said: "This was a long investigation followed by complex court proceedings and I know that this has been a hellish ordeal for Hani’s loved ones.

"My thoughts are very much with them today and I sincerely hope that the conclusion of the legal process will allow them a measure of comfort in knowing that those responsible for Hani’s death will not face the consequences of their actions."

In a victim impact statement presented to court, Hani’s mother Aster Hagos said: "I would never have thought that on my son’s 19th birthday, I would be holding a vigil for him instead of celebrating his birthday. Hani had many dreams and plans for the future. He would have made each and every one of those dreams come true.

"My life has ended without my beloved Hani, I simply exist. It is so very difficult without Hani to sit at home alone, in solitude. Hani exuded kindness, and filled the room with so much joy and happiness. His infectious laughter and smile have been taken from us. My life has changed forever.

"The world was once full of many opportunities, however now without my son, I feel like I have no future. I used to be a happy person and loved life but since Hani’s death I have become a recluse. I often cry for hours alone at home.

"Hani’s death has destroyed our family. I am filled with excruciating pain, sadness and loneliness. I wish that I could have been there for Hani when he took his last breath to comfort him when he was in agony. I was not afforded the chance to tell my son that I loved him just before he passed away."

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