Four men have been sentenced to a total of 76 years in prison for their involvement in the fatal stabbing of 43-year-old Naython Muir in Hounslow.
The attack took place on October 13, 2023, outside a residence on Parkside Road, TW3.
Following an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police, the Old Bailey issued the sentences on Thursday.
Mahdi Mumin, 24, of Lever Street, Islington, received a life sentence with a minimum term of 24 years. Khalfani Sinclair, 23, of Maple Road, Hayes, also received a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years, plus 16 months for possession of a bladed item, to be served concurrently.
Phillip Jones, 47, of Cygnet Avenue, Feltham, was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 20 years, while Christian Braimah, 24, of Elruge Close, West Drayton, was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter.
The trial began on September 2, with the jury reaching their verdicts by October 22.
Mumin and Sinclair were convicted of murder unanimously, while Jones was found guilty by a majority verdict. Sinclair admitted to possessing the “Zombie knife” used in the attack. Braimah was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who led the investigation, described the incident as a “sudden, unprovoked, and violent assault.” He stated, “Naython, known as ‘Nayff,’ was a loving father, son, and brother. He was exploited by a drugs line controlling the supply in the Hounslow area. When he encountered the defendants, he was ambushed and fatally attacked with a Zombie knife.”
Howie praised the residents of Parkside Road for their efforts to care for Naython while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Naython’s family released a joint statement expressing their devastation: “Naython was brutally murdered, leaving our lives in ruins. He was selfless and caring, always ready to help others. The defendants’ utter lack of remorse is unfathomable. They will never be forgiven for taking him from us.”
His mother added, “Every week, I relive the moment Naython cried for help, saying he had been stabbed. He didn’t want to die—he loved his family, especially his son, who has been robbed of a father during life’s most important moments.”
The Metropolitan Police reaffirmed their commitment to combating knife crime as part of the “A New Met for London” initiative, which prioritizes crime prevention and community safety.
