Family still seeking justice over alleged killer who got away 12 years ago
Police investigating the murder of 16-year-old Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir are continuing their efforts to secure justice for his family.
Hani was fatally stabbed in Pimlico on January 27, 2013.
Subsequently, five men were convicted of his murder and sentenced to a total of 131 years imprisonment following a trial at the Old Bailey in January 2014.
One suspect remains outstanding. He is Dilawar Hussain, 33, who was born in Paddington and raised in London.
Hussain’s then home in Rampayne Street, Pimlico, was searched four days after the murder, but he was not present.
An arrest warrant was obtained on March 21, 2013 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court and officers established that Hussain, who was 21 years old at the time, had travelled to Bangladesh.
Efforts continue to be made to ensure Hussain faces justice for Hani’s murder. Met detectives and Hani’s mother, Pauline Hickey, are appealing for information in relation Hussain’s whereabouts.
An arrest warrant remains in place for him.
Hani’s mother Pauline 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.”
Detective chief inspector Mark Rogers who leads the investigation said: “I am appealing for information as to the whereabouts of Dilawar Hussain. In 2014, we released a statement confirming he had fled to Bangladesh soon after the murder and we’ve heard nothing to believe that this situation has changed.
“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.”
If you know where Hussain is or who is harbouring him please share this information with the Met Police via 101 quoting case reference Op Jabalpur.
Pictured top: Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir, who was murdered 12 years ago, aged 16 (Picture: the Met)
