Three men have been sentenced to life for the brutal murder of Sadiq Al-Lami during a road rage incident in Essex, leaving his family devastated.
Didsbury: A shocking incident unfolded when three men brutally attacked Sadiq Al-Lami. They stabbed him 11 times at traffic lights. It all started with a road rage incident that escalated quickly.
Sadiq was driving his grey Mercedes when he encountered the trio in a black Mercedes. They seemed to be racing before they both stopped at the lights. Sadiq got out first, holding a drain rod, but he was outnumbered.
One of the attackers had a knife. They left Sadiq to die in the street. After the attack, they tried to cover their tracks. Sadiq’s family was shocked to learn they knew two of the killers.
In the aftermath, Abdul Babar even messaged his hairdresser for a haircut. Meanwhile, Sultan Bakr ordered fast food. Hours later, they were caught in Essex, trying to escape.
All three men received life sentences. Sultan and Sikander Babar must serve at least 20 years, while Abdul Babar will serve 19. The judge emphasized the senselessness of the attack.
Sadiq’s brother, Kareem, shared how their family changed forever that day. He expressed the pain of losing Sadiq, who was the life of every gathering. The family had been kind to the killers, making the betrayal even harder to bear.
Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson expressed his condolences to Sadiq’s family. He hoped the convictions would bring them some comfort. Sadiq was remembered as a beloved son, brother, and friend.
The judge noted that Sadiq had plans for his birthday that he would never see. The attack was brutal and senseless, leaving a community in shock.
