Seven men been been given life sentences for the murder of a law student mistakenly killed during a botched drive-by shooting. Read more here:
CCTV captured Suleman outside his premises next door at RI Tyres with a"ringside seat" to the shooting he had arranged targeting Pachah Khan, who ran Quick Shine.The incident was a culmination of a rivalry between Suleman and Mr Khan, which started when Quick Shine began to sell tyres, putting the two in direct competition.
On Thursday at Preston Crown Court, Suleman - who arranged the shooting - was sentenced to a minimum term of 34 years, as was hitman Raja.Accomplices Ayaz Hussain, 36; Abubakr Satia, 32; his brother, Uthman Satia, 29; and Kashif Manzoor, 26, were handed minimum terms of 32 years, 28 years, 28 years, and 27 years, respectivelyCCTV: Moments leading up to Aya Hachem shooting.
Speaking after the guilty verdicts, her family said they"thanked God for the justice that has been served". Paying tribute to the student, they said:"We are so proud of you and we miss you so much - our lives are difficult without you."You loved life and despite all the struggles and barriers that we faced in this country, it did not stop you contributing to your community and charities including the Children's Society and fundraising at Salford University where you were studying to become a barrister.
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