Man jailed for murder after detectives retrieve CCTV that disproves his claim of self-defence

A man who claimed self-defence after he murdered Bajram Luli has been jailed.

Sabin Manda, 32 (27.08.92) of no fixed address appeared at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 11 October where he was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 17 years.

Manda had previously been found guilty of murdering 27-year-old Bajram Luli at the same court on Thursday, 26 September.

The pair had been involved in a dispute over drugs in Sudbury Heights Avenue, Greenford, on 11 March 2024.

Manda claimed he attacked Bajram in self-defence after fearing for his own life. However following the incident he went ‘off the grid’ claiming he was worried about possible retaliation.

In the meantime, detectives had secured CCTV footage which captured the attack and showed it was unprovoked. As a result of extensive enquiries using a range of techniques Manda was located and arrested.

Detective Inspector Adam Guttridge, Specialist Crime South, said: “The investigation team worked long and hard to locate footage of this incident that helped disprove Sabin Manda’s version of events.

“Our enquiries helped disprove his claim of self defence and Manda will now face many years in prison where he can contemplate the consequences of his actions.

“I sincerely hope that can only hope his conviction brings some comfort to Bajram’s family. My thoughts are with them today. ”