LONDON: A man charged with murdering a Saudi student who was in the UK on a 10-week placement in August has pled not guilty.
Mohammed Al-Qasim, 20, was stabbed near Cambridge’s main railway station on Aug. 1 and died in the early hours of the following morning.
Chas Corrigan, 21, denied murder at the city’s crown court on Monday, claiming self defense. A trial has been set for Feb. 2 next year.
Peter Corrigan, 50, admitted assisting an offender. Both men have been remanded in custody.
In a tribute following his death, Al-Qasim’s family described him as “a dutiful son, a loving brother, and the leader of the family in spirit, not in appearance. Over time, he became the family’s charisma, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in every gathering.”
