A man stabbed to death in Hounslow last week has been named by police. Dara Omar was knifed outside the Hounslow Muslim Centre on Hanworth Road on Sunday, June 22 whilst reportedly trying to break up a fight.
The Brentford resident worked two jobs, including one at a Middle Eastern restaurant next to where the incident took place. Three men from Hounslow have since been charged in connection to the 22-year-old’s death.
Kaywan Warzier Karim, 27 and of Walnut Tree Road, was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon yesterday (June 25). This morning, Tania Hamza, 33 and Aziz Hama, 31, of Kingsley Road and Selbourne Avenue, respectively, were both charged with assisting an offender.
The Crown Prosecution Service granted an additional charge of violent disorder for Hamza. All three will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court later today.
A 35-year-old man has also been taken into custody on suspicion of murder this morning.
Mr Omar’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers, police say. Witnesses described him as a “very good man” who had a job in the Menara Lounge on Hanworth Road where the ‘fight’ began.
One person said: “It’s so sad, he was only 22 and was trying to be a mediator in a fight that broke out between people outside the restaurant on the street. He was trying to break it up but got caught up in the fight.”
Farhan Ali, 31, lives in Hounslow and has been running a phone shop near the stabbing for nine years near. He said of the Mr Omar: “He was such a good guy, and so hard-working too.”
“He was my best customer and would often send people up from the restaurant he worked at to help my business. He was only 22 and it’s so sad – life is so short. I’ve known him for six years and he is a big part of the community here and an amazing person.”
One friend of the victim said: “He used to bring me sandwiches from the restaurant, and he’d always stop to chat. He has died for nothing. He was taken too soon. Nobody had a bad word to say about Dara.”
The Metropolitan Police said there is nothing to suggest a link between the incident and the Hounslow Muslim Centre, with the mosque itself urging people to avoid spreading rumours and misinformation.
Anyone who witnessed the stabbing, or has relevant information, is asked to contact 101,quoting 4387/22Jun. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or the charity’s website.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this incredibly difficult time”.
“This incident happened in a busy part of Hounslow during the middle of the afternoon. It’s vital we hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed the attack, the moments leading up to it, or the aftermath.”
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