Thug murdered daughter's father-in-law in broad daylight after wedding gifts row

07 October 2023 , 10:25

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Ahmad Al Sino fatally stabbed dentist Mohammed Salem Ibrahim, 55, four times in a rage of violence on March 13 (Image: West Midlands Police / SWNS)

A man brutally murdered his daughter's father-in-law inside his own home following a family row over wedding gifts.

Ahmad Al Sino fatally stabbed dentist Mohammed Salem Ibrahim, 55, four times in a rage of violence on March 13. The 43-year-old attacker also slashed his daughter's husband Aram Ibrahim after an argument over gold jewellery given to the couple as wedding gifts spiralled into violence.

Dad-of-five Mr Ibrahim was pronounced dead inside the home in Castle Vale, Birmingham while his son Aram suffered serious knife injuries.

Birmingham Crown Court heard Al Sino, armed with a kitchen knife, kicked at the front door of Mr Ibrahim's home before it was opened and the fatal attack was carried out just before 1pm. He left but Mr Ibrahim's family called 999 and officers were able to track the silver Hyundai he was in, using ANPR and CCTV, supported by a police helicopter.

As Al Sino pulled up at his home in Northfield, Birmingham just before 1.40pm armed officers arrested him. On searching the car, a plastic bag was found containing two identical kitchen knives. Forensic examinations showed that blood found on one of the knives belonged to Mr Ibrahim, the court was told.

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Detectives pictures outside Mohammed Salem Ibrahim's home after he was stabbed to death (BPM MEDIA)

Mr Ibrahim was stabbed following a row over wedding gifts (BPM MEDIA)

On Friday Al Sino was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and possession of a knife following a three week trial at Birmingham Crown Court. He will be sentenced on October 19.

Detective Inspector Damian Forrest, from West Midlands Police's Homicide team, said: "It is truly shocking that a dispute involving family members could result in such a loss of life. Ahmad Alsino attended the address and had with him knives, one of which was wielded in anger, resulting in fatal injuries for which he was rightly brought to justice.

"Today's conviction underlines the catastrophic, irreversible effect on all involved when someone chooses to carry or use a knife. Our thoughts remain with Mr Ibrahim's family and we hope that the culmination of this trial can bring them some peace."

Al Sino's son Bashar Al Sino, 20, was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder.

Adam Dutton