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Man sentenced to life in custody following Met investigation into Camden murder
A man has been sentenced to life in custody at Wood Green Crown Court after being found guilty of murdering a man in Camden in 2024.
On Thursday, 10 September 2026 Rasheed Abdul Rahman, 21 (01.02.2005), of Dunmow Close, Chadwell Heath, was jailed for a minimum term of 27 years.
Rahman was convicted at Wood Green Crown Court on Wednesday, 27 May of murdering 55-year-old Mark Carroll in St Martin’s Gardens, Camden.
At the same court hearing Rahman was also found guilty of three other offences: having an article with a blade or point, threatening another with an offensive weapon and robbery. For these counts Rahman received a concurrent sentence of four and a half years.
Murder of Mark Carroll
Police were called to St Martin’s Gardens on Wednesday, 10 April 2024 at 13:37hrs after receiving reports of an unresponsive man. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and found Mark Carroll at the location with a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital where, despite the efforts of medical staff and emergency responders, he sadly died.
During the trial, the court heard that the attack was sudden and unprovoked. Rahman, who was not known to Mark Carroll, approached and stabbed him, causing fatal injuries.
Following the stabbing, Rahman left the scene but was quickly located by officers nearby and arrested on suspicion of murder.
Met detectives launched a fast-paced investigation, establishing the full circumstances of the incident. Enquiries included gathering CCTV, forensic analysis and witness accounts from members of the public who were in the area at the time.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who led the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mark’s loved ones; the personal statements given by his daughters, Ayisha and Danielle, today demonstrate a heart-breaking insight into the lasting impact of his death. We sincerely hope today's outcome offers his family some measure of justice.
“The Met remains committed to pursuing those responsible for serious violence and ensuring they are held accountable for their actions. Those efforts mean a positive outcome from 95 per cent of murder investigations.”
Mark Carroll’s daughters, Danielle and Ayisha, said: “Our Dad was a loving father and a devoted grandfather who meant the world to his family. While our family is relieved by today’s sentence, it does not bring our dad back. This was an unprovoked attack on a completely innocent, dearly loved man. Becoming a grandad brought him immense happiness. He often told his friends that meeting his grandchildren was one of the greatest moments of his life. He absolutely adored his granddaughters and was so excited about meeting his grandson. Nothing made him prouder than being surrounded by his family. When we were all together, there was always laughter. The memories we made together, the happiness we shared, and the love he gave so freely are things that we will cherish forever. We love you always, Dad.”
