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Man who murdered 16-year-old Syrian refugee after teen brushed past his girlfriend jailed

Alfie Franco was sentenced to life with a minimum of 23 years after fatally stabbing 16-year-old Syrian refugee Ahmad Al Ibrahim in a Huddersfield town centre attack.

  • Alfie Franco, 20, received a life sentence with a minimum of 23 years for murdering 16-year-old Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim in Huddersfield.
  • Franco stabbed Ahmad in the neck with a flick knife after the teenager brushed past his girlfriend, without any provocation.
  • Judge Howard Crowson stated that Ahmad's family suffered an 'unimaginable' loss, reflecting on the tragedy of the case.
  • Ahmad was a recent Syrian refugee, preparing to start college, and was described by his uncle, Ghazwan Al Ibrahim, as 'an intelligent and outstanding student' who aspired to be a doctor.
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A Leeds court on Friday sentenced 20-year-old Alfie Franco to life in prison for stabbing 16-year-old Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Ibrahim in central Huddersfield in April after he walked past his girlfriend. Franco must serve at least 23 years behind bars.

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5Pillars broke the news in on Friday, October 10, 2025.
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