Abdullah Balouchi murder: Four convicted, investigation continues

‘HAD BRIGHT FUTURE’: Murder victim Abdullah Balouchi

Three men and a boy have been convicted in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Abdullah Balouchi in Hull last year.

Peter Balog, 22, from Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to the murder during a trial at Hull Crown Court.

A boy aged 17, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was found guilty by a jury of murder. Khalid Aaden and Mohamed Aaden, both 19 and from Pendrill Street in west Hull, were both convicted of manslaughter.

Abdul Al-Amundi, 33, of Cambridge Street, west Hull, was not found guilty of murder or manslaughter.

ADMITTED MURDER: Peter Balog

Following the convictions, Humberside Police said the investigation into the murder would continue as the force believed “outstanding offenders” have yet to be brought to justice.

Mr Balouchi was attacked and fatally stabbed during an incident in Peel Street, west Hull, at about 8pm on Wednesday, October 7. He was taken to hospital after emergency services were called but later died.

In a statement after the trial, Detective Superintendent Bob Clark, senior investigating officer in the case, said: “Before I speak about those convicted, I want to first and foremost pay tribute to the family of Abdullah Balouchi. 

CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER: Khalid Aaden

“Abdullah’s family, and especially his father, Farouk, has been a huge and valued support throughout our investigation. In the months since Abdullah’s death, he has shown remarkable fortitude in the face of all consuming heartache, supporting both his family in their grief and our investigation team.

“Abdullah was a promising college student with a bright future ahead of him who was needlessly and senselessly murdered at the hands of a group of young criminals, intent on evil.”

“Peter Balog pleaded guilty during the course of the trial, owning up to his part in delivering the fatal blow which killed Abdullah.  

CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER: Mohamed Aaden

"The other three defendants were convicted following the jury’s verdicts of guilty. I am obviously pleased with the outcome of the trial and hope that when sentencing is passed on Tuesday 30 August, 2021, that it reflects the seriousness of this crime.

“The investigation into Abdullah’s murder will continue on the basis there are still outstanding offenders. 

“The investigation team will not stop until these final pieces of the jigsaw are in place and those individuals are brought to justice.”

Balogh, Khalid Aaden, Mohamed Aaden, and the 17-year-old, are all due to be sentenced at the same court on August 30.