Man accused of gang murder of Suhayb Abdulkadir remanded in custody

An alleged killer accused of stabbing his friend to death in a savage street attack has been remanded in custody.

Faruq Ismail, 25, was allegedly part of a group attack on Suhayb Abdulkadir, 24, on Saint George’s Road, Leyton, on 23 April.

Mr Abdulkadir was stabbed up to nine times by three men and collapsed nearby.

Ismail, of Eclipse Road, Plaistow, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder.

The alleged killer, who has family in Kenya, appeared in the dock wearing a grey prison tracksuit and spoke to confirm his name.

Abdullahi Abdi, 24, of Lincoln Street, Leytonstone, and Hanet Ahmed, 25, previously appeared in court charged with murder.

All three have been remanded in custody ahead of a plea and trial preparation hearing on 15 July

A provisional six week trial date was set for 1 March next year.

Prosecutor Daniel Bishop said: ’In the early hours of 23 April Suhayb Abdulkadir was stabbed to death by a group of men.

‘The crown say Faruq Ismail was one of those three men.

‘The fatal stabbing took place on Saint George’s Road just off Leyton High Road.

‘Suhayb Abdulkadir was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter despite the best efforts of paramedics who attended.’

In a statement Mr Abdulkadir’s family said: ‘Suhayb lit up every room he entered and put a smile on the faces of even those who did not know him.

‘He was an amazing uncle to his niece, honourable brother to his siblings and dutiful son to his mother.

‘Although his death has been devastating, it has been heart-warming to hear the many stories from people from all walks of life sharing the massive impact he has had on them.

‘His presence, warmth and kindness will never be forgotten and he has left an everlasting impact on all of those who were fortunate to know him.’