Man jailed for killing man in Harlesden

A man has been jailed for stabbing another to death, following an investigation by Met Police detectives.

Osman Abshir, 30 (25.01.1995), of Church Road, Willesden, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 27 March. A jury at the same court found him guilty of manslaughter on Friday, 14 February.

Abshir killed 40-year-old Fuad Saman on Thursday, 10 August, 2023. Fuad was found dead at his home in Casselden Road, Harlesden, on the same afternoon.

Detective Superintendent Kelly Allen, from Specialist Crime, said: “Abshir carried out a brutal killing, and displayed complete disregard for Fuad, leaving him with over 100 separate injuries. Whatever his excuses, this was a horrific attack.

“We express our deepest sympathies for Fuad’s loved ones. While Abshir has received a lengthy prison sentence, we are all too aware that no verdict can bring him back.”

After discovering Fuad’s body, investigators made enquiries. They learned that Mr Saman had been in the company of Fuad earlier that afternoon. He was found at a nearby park and placed under arrest, before being remanded in custody.

At the crime scene, officers found that Abshir had cleaned up the property, stripped Fuad and stuffed his clothes into a rucksack.

Abshir claimed that he killed Fuad in an altercation. He was charged with murder on Wednesday, 16 August, 2023. At trial, the jury found him guilty of manslaughter.

In a statement, Fuad’s family said: “Our family experienced a profound loss with the passing of our brother, cousin, son and father Fuad.

“His departure has left a deep void in our lives, and it’s been incredibly difficult to come to terms with the reality that he’s no longer with us.

“We find comfort in remembering the beautiful moments we shared with Fuad – the stories, the jokes, and the countless ways he made life better for those around him. It’s these memories that keep his spirit alive in our hearts.

“We have also found some relief knowing that Fuad’s killer has been caught and has been sentenced.

“While nothing can truly make up for the loss we’ve endured, we are grateful that justice has been served.”