Saudi student who served at Haram stabbed to death in Cambridge

A 20-year-old Saudi student, Mohammed Al-Qasim, was killed in an unprovoked knife attack in the Mill Park area of Cambridge on the night of August 1. Al-Qasim, who had been in the UK for a language course, was found by police with serious injuries and succumbed shortly after.

Originally from Saudi Arabia, Al-Qasim was enrolled in a 10-month language program at EF International Language Campuses in Cambridge. He was also known for volunteering at the Haram in Makkah, where he served during his time in Saudi Arabia.

Following the incident, Cambridgeshire Police arrested two suspects. Chas Corrigan, 21, from Cambridge, was taken into custody after a knife was recovered in his possession.

A 51-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Corrigan was remanded in custody on Monday and is scheduled to appear before Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today (August 6).

'Haramain Volunteer Murdered in Britain'

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Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead from the Major Crime Unit of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police, expressed appreciation for the public's response to their appeals for information.

“We would like to thank the public for their support and assistance following our appeal. The investigation remains ongoing, and we continue to urge anyone with information who has not yet come forward to contact us,” Mepstead said.

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The Saudi Embassy in London extended its condolences to Al-Qasim’s family and confirmed that it is closely coordinating with British authorities to follow up on the investigation and ensure justice.

Al-Qasim’s family described him as a “dutiful son”, deeply loved by his parents and siblings for his kindness and devotion to family.