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Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Funeral held in Makkah for Saudi student stabbed in UK
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Thousands gathered in Makkah on Friday to bid farewell to Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim, who was fatally stabbed last week in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he was studying. Mourners performed funeral prayers for the 21-year-old at the Grand Mosque following Friday prayers before his burial at the Al-Shuhada Cemetery. British police have charged a 21-year-old man from Cambridge with murder in connection with the incident and arrested a second man in his 50s on suspicion of assisting the main suspect, identified as Charles Corrigan, appeared before Cambridge Crown Court on Wednesday, where he denied the charges, claiming court scheduled a hearing on Sept. 8 to review a motion to reinstate the murder charge before a full trial in February. Bail was denied.
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Thousands attend funeral of slain Saudi student in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Thousands gathered in Makkah on Friday to bid farewell to Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim, who was fatally stabbed last week in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he was studying. Mourners performed funeral prayers for the 21-year-old at the Grand Mosque following Friday prayers before his burial at the Al-Shuhada Cemetery. British police have charged a 21-year-old man from Cambridge with murder in connection with the incident and arrested a second man in his 50s on suspicion of assisting the main suspect, identified as Charles Corrigan, appeared before Cambridge Crown Court on Wednesday, where he denied the charges, claiming court scheduled a hearing on Sept. 8 to review a motion to reinstate the murder charge before a full trial in February. Bail was denied.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi student to be laid to rest in Makkah after fatal UK stabbing
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The family of Mohammed Al-Qassim has announced the tragic death of their son following a fatal stabbing attack in the United Kingdom, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Saudi public. A statement confirmed that funeral prayers for Al-Qassim will be held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah after Friday prayers on August 8, 2025, with burial to follow at the Al-Shuhada Cemetery in Al-Shara'i district. According to the official medical report issued by British authorities, the 21-year-old student died instantly after receiving a single stab wound to the neck measuring 11.5 centimeters deep. The report noted that the weapon used is typically associated with homicide and confirmed that the attacker was fully conscious and acted with clear intent to kill. British prosecutors have charged the main suspect, Chaz Corrigan, with murder and possession of a bladed weapon in a public the opening session at Cambridge Crown Court, Corrigan pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense. The next court session is scheduled for September body has since been released to his family and is expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for burial the following Saudi embassy in London is closely following the case, coordinating with local authorities to ensure justice is family expressed gratitude for the embassy's support and stressed their determination to pursue the legal process until the perpetrator is held fully of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah mourned the loss in a heartfelt post, describing Mohammed as 'a noble and devoted young man known for his kindness, obedience to his parents, and dedication to volunteering at the Grand Mosque.'While mourning the devastating loss, the family affirmed their trust in the legal system and reiterated that their son's memory will live on as a model of good character and devotion.
