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Chilling Moment: Teen Stabbed to Death by Gang Before Killer Fleees to Pakistan
18-year-old Michael Ababio fatally stabbed by gang of thugs in Coventry before one killer fled to Pakistan.
In brief
18-year-old Michael Ababio fatally stabbed by gang of thugs in Coventry before one killer fled to Pakistan. Michael Ababio, 18, was stabbed to death by a gang of thugs in Coventry after escaping a mosque attack, with one killer attempting to flee to Pakistan. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Chilling CCTV footage shows Michael Ababio
Chilling CCTV footage shows Michael Ababio, 18, sprinting through Coventry in February as he tried to outrun his attackers on foot and e-bikes.
Michael Ababio cornered and stabbed
He was eventually cornered outside a library and knifed by the gang who left him for dead.
Initial escape from mosque attack
The victim and his friend had initially escaped being chased by four teenagers outside a mosque, but they were later targeted again by the gang.
Three others convicted of manslaughter
Ismail Nabeel, 18, from Coventry, admitted manslaughter but was found guilty of murder following a trial at Warwick Crown Court. Mahad Mohammed, 19, and Shakeel Ahmed, 18, previously admitted to manslaughter.
One killer fled to Pakistan
One member of the group attempted to flee to Pakistan to avoid being arrested while the rest tried to lay low, police said.
Twin brother pays tribute
Michael's twin brother paid a moving tribute to his sibling, saying most people 'won't know what it is like to have a twin, but I do'.
Twin brother's tribute
He said: 'Michael was more than just a brother, he was my second half. Words cannot express the pain we are all feeling right now'.
Detective Inspector's statement
Detective Inspector Nigel Box, who led the investigation, said: 'Michael's death was a tragic and senseless loss of life. He was attacked by this group, two of whom pursued and cornered him next to the library before stabbing him'.
Investigation efforts
Ever since Michael's death, our officers have been working relentlessly to identify suspects, charge them and secure prosecutions.
Conviction brings justice
We hope this conviction will bring some sense of justice for Michael's family and friends.
Premeditation in attack
The level of premeditation which went into the killing, along with the lengths the four defendants went to in order to avoid arrest, shows how deliberate and knowingly wrong their actions were.
Sentencing in October
Nabeel, Mohammed, Ahmed and the 17-year-old will be sentenced in October.
Twin brother's tribute
Michael was more than just a brother, he was my second half. Words cannot express the pain we are all feeling right now.
Family's reaction
The victim's family and friends are deeply affected by the senseless killing.
Police investigation
Police have been working to identify suspects, charge them and secure prosecutions since Michael's death.
Killer's escape attempt
One member of the gang attempted to flee to Pakistan to avoid arrest while the rest tried to hide.
The short version
Michael Ababio, 18, was stabbed to death by a gang of thugs in Coventry after escaping a mosque attack, with one killer attempting to flee to Pakistan.
