Three men were sentenced at the Old Bailey after officers discovered evidence of burner phones communication between the killers.
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Three men in their early thirties have received life sentences extending beyond 30 years after they were found guilty of killing a man outside his home in 2019.
Appearing for sentencing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, Antonio Afflick-McLeod, 32, Aaron Campbell, 32, and Mohammed Moshar Ali, 31, were found guilty of killing 40-year-old Iron Miah.
Mr Afflick-McLeod was also convicted of drug related offences and Mr Moshar Ali was convicted of perverting the course of justice.
Iron Miah was shot on his doorstep on 19 November 2019, and died in hospital two days later from a catastrophic brain injury.
‘Deliberate and callous act of violence’
Talking about the case, Detective Chief Inspector David Whellams said: “This was a well planned, deliberate and callous act of violence in a residential area.
“My team worked tirelessly over a long period of time to ensure that Iron’s family could receive the justice they deserve.”
He noted the investigation since the attack set up significant obstacles for detectives on the case.
Cell site data and burner phones
The case involved a man deliberately feeding misinformation to investigators and trying to impede the investigation. He later turned out to be one of the three responsible for the murder.
Detectives used cell site data from the crime scene to find key evidence of communication between the murder suspects on burner phones.
Although the murder weapon was never recovered, investigators found drugs and a shotgun at the home of Afflick-McLeod upon his arrest.
‘Living with the trauma of losing their loved one’
Detective Whellam thanked Iron Miah’s family for their understanding and patience through the investigation.
“I would like to pay tribute to Iron’s family, who have been extremely supportive of the investigation in the face of a long road to justice, while living with the trauma of losing their loved one.”
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Three men in their early thirties have received life sentences extending beyond 30 years after they were found guilty of killing a man outside his home in 2019.
Appearing for sentencing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, Antonio Afflick-McLeod, 32, Aaron Campbell, 32, and Mohammed Moshar Ali, 31, were found guilty of killing 40-year-old Iron Miah.
Mr Afflick-McLeod was also convicted of drug related offences and Mr Moshar Ali was convicted of perverting the course of justice.
Iron Miah was shot on his doorstep on 19 November 2019, and died in hospital two days later from a catastrophic brain injury.
‘Deliberate and callous act of violence’
Talking about the case, Detective Chief Inspector David Whellams said: “This was a well planned, deliberate and callous act of violence in a residential area.
“My team worked tirelessly over a long period of time to ensure that Iron’s family could receive the justice they deserve.”
He noted the investigation since the attack set up significant obstacles for detectives on the case.
Cell site data and burner phones
The case involved a man deliberately feeding misinformation to investigators and trying to impede the investigation. He later turned out to be one of the three responsible for the murder.
Detectives used cell site data from the crime scene to find key evidence of communication between the murder suspects on burner phones.
Although the murder weapon was never recovered, investigators found drugs and a shotgun at the home of Afflick-McLeod upon his arrest.
‘Living with the trauma of losing their loved one’
Detective Whellam thanked Iron Miah’s family for their understanding and patience through the investigation.
“I would like to pay tribute to Iron’s family, who have been extremely supportive of the investigation in the face of a long road to justice, while living with the trauma of losing their loved one.”
After an investigation by the Met Police, six people have been charged with links to the PKK and will appear in Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
