British Bangladeshi Father's Killer Convicted

In a significant update to a case that has shocked the Newham community, a man has been convicted of the murder of Raish Ahmed, a British Bangladeshi father who was fatally stabbed last year. The verdict was delivered at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, August 22, with the sentencing now scheduled for September 3.

Daniel Whybrow, 46, was found guilty of murdering Mr. Ahmed, 50, and of causing grievous bodily harm to his teenage son. The court heard that the violent altercation on October 5, 2024, began as a dispute over the communal front door of their block of flats in Hartington Road.

Mr. Ahmed died in the hospital two days after the attack, which involved Whybrow repeatedly stabbing him even after he had fallen to the ground. The police investigation included reviewing CCTV footage that captured the horrific assault.

The conviction brings a measure of justice for Mr. Ahmed's family and the local British Bangladeshi community, who have been grieving his senseless death. While Whybrow was acquitted of racially aggravated assault, the community has expressed a deep sense of loss and concern, highlighting the tragic consequences of such violence.

The upcoming sentencing on September 3 is a highly anticipated event, bringing the legal proceedings to a close and hopefully providing some closure for Mr. Ahmed's loved ones. Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, from the Met's Specialist Crime Unit, stated that the incident was a "needless and tragic loss" and that violence "serves no purpose but to devastate families."