12-Year Wait: Mother Urges Public to Find Dilawar Hussain, Bangladeshi Suspect

The mother of a teenager who was brutally attacked and fatally stabbed in London over 12 years ago has urged the public to help track down the last remaining suspect in the case.

Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir, 16, was murdered in Pimlico, one of London's wealthiest areas, on 27 January 2013.

Following a trial at the Old Bailey in January 2014, five men were convicted of his murder and sentenced to a combined total of 131 years in prison. However, authorities state that one suspect remains at large and have renewed their appeal for information on his whereabouts.

Dilawar Hussain, now 33, is of Bangladeshi origin and was born in Paddington before growing up in London.

Police searched his home on Rampayne Street, Pimlico, four days after the murder but found no trace of him. An arrest warrant was issued by Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 21 March 2013, and investigations revealed that Hussain, who was 21 at the time, had fled to Bangladesh.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, who is leading the case, stated that officers believe he is still in the country.

Mother says son was killed by 'feral men'

The Met Police has said an arrest warrant remains in place for Hussain and "efforts continue to be made" to ensure he "faces justice for Hani's murder".

The teenager's mother Pauline Hickey has also appealed for information related to Hussain's whereabouts.

Ms Hickey said: "It is now 12 years since my only son, Hani, was hunted down and attacked in a busy street by a group of feral men. While several people have been jailed for his murder, one suspect remains free.

"Hani was only a boy when he was killed - he had his whole life to live and this was brutally taken away.

"The pain of his loss does not diminish with the passing of time and it only feels greater knowing Dilawar Hussain has evaded justice so far. If you can help, I would plead with you to get in contact with the police."

DCI Rogers said: "I am appealing for information as to the whereabouts of Dilawar Hussain... Hani's mother Pauline continues to fight for justice and to ensure those responsible for her son's murder are held to account, and we will not rest until we've helped achieve this for her."