Ahmed Farah charged in Mahir Osman murder case

Published: 22 July, 2010
by CHARLOTTE CHAMBERS

A 24-YEAR-OLD was charged yesterday (Wednesday) with the murder of a teenager in Camden Town four years ago.

Ahmed Farah was held at Heathrow airport on Tuesday by police investigating the death of Mahir Osman, an 18-year-old student who was attacked in Camden High Street.

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday).

Three men were given life sentences for murdering Mr Osman in 2008, and 14 men have so far been jailed in connection with the killing. 

Mohammed Sheikh and Mustafa Malin, also named as murder suspects in 2008, are still at large.