Three men have been convicted of murder and one of manslaughter following the Naython Muir murder investigation

Four men have been convicted for their active role in the murder of Naython Muir in Hounslow.

Mahdi Mumin, 24 (01.12.99) of Slough, Khalfani Sinclair, 23 (04.08.01), of Hayes, Phillip Jones, 48 (18.08.76), of Feltham and Christian Braimah, 24 (12.03.00) of West Drayton appeared at the Old Bailey for a trial on Monday, 2 September. On Tuesday, 22 October they were convicted as follows:

- Mumin was convicted of murder [unanimous verdict]
- Sinclair was convicted of murder [unanimous verdict]
- Jones was convicted of murder [majority verdict]
- Braimah was convicted of manslaughter – he was found not guilty of murder [majority verdict]

All four were remanded in custody to appear for sentencing at the same court on Thursday, 28 November.

An investigation was launched after police were called at approximately 22:45hrs on 13 October 2023 to reports of a stabbing on Parkside Road, TW3.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended but despite their efforts 43-year-old Naython Muir from Hounslow sadly died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination established the cause of Naython’s death to have been a stab wound.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, the senior investigating officer who led the investigation, said: “These convictions are the result of a meticulous, dedicated and thoroughly professional police investigation.

“Naython, who was also known as ‘Nayff’, was a caring father, son and brother who had his own struggles in life.

“He was being used as a pawn by a drugs line to exert their control of drug supply within the Hounslow area.

“When Naython crossed paths with the defendants he was ambushed and subjected to a sudden, unprovoked, violent and ultimately fatal assault using a Zombie type knife.

“During the trial, Naython’s family were present every day and listened to deeply traumatising evidence of the events leading up to his murder. I would like to pay tribute to their strong family bond and determination in what was clearly a deeply traumatising time for them. They continue to be supported by my team.”