Ryan Maqsood's own lyrics were used against him as crucial evidence.
A drill rapper has been jailed for 27 years over a brutal gang stabbing after a police expert deciphered his lyrics and found they contained details only one of the knifemen could have known.
Chilling CCTV footage captured seven attackers on push bikes on a ‘ride out’ hunting for rivals in Farringdon, north, on April 15, 2019. Two could later be seen peeling off and chasing down the 16-year-old victim, who was stabbed 19 times with Rambo-style blades and left for dead. Detectives found a rucksack hidden inside some bushes nearby containing DNA belonging to 26-year-old Ryan Maqsood. His sample also matched a swab taken from one of the knives inside.
As part of the investigation, they also analysed drill tracks written and performed by Maqsood under the stage name ‘Rashy’. Despite the young victim, who suffered wounds to his face, chest and legs, wanting no part in the trial, Maqsood, of no fixed address, was eventually found guilty of attempted murder.Detective Sergeant Katy Phipps, who led the investigation, said: ‘[The teenager] is extremely lucky not to have succumbed to his injuries.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. Shale Firms Drill Deeper Wells In Search Of EfficiencyEfficiency in operations and capital expenditure is now king in the shale patch, and companies are trying to prove this by having longer wells drilled
Read more »
Ryan Kent reality check as former Rangers star summoned to crisis meetingThe winger left Ibrox at the end of last season but has found himself on the fringes of the squad in Turkey.
Read more »
Ryan Garcia hails Sean Strickland as fans compare him to Floyd MayweatherBoxing superstar Ryan Garcia was one of the many fight fans praising Sean Strickland after he dethroned Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. The unfancied American dropped ‘Stylebender’ early before outpoin…
Read more »
Ryan Thomas declares a 'new chapter' as he shares emotional quiet momentIt came as the former Coronation Street actor was hard at work as he was seen drowning in flat-pack furniture
Read more »
Ryan Stevenson on Celtic rammy as Hearts legend breaks silence on Masters tussleThe Record Sport columnist was caught in a scuffle with Kelvin Wilson during the Masters tournament.
Read more »
Corrie spoilers as Paul gets grave news and Daisy's unnerved by RyanMeanwhile, Todd makes a decision about working for RestEasy
Read more »