Five youths have been convicted for a fatal stabbing that occurred on December 22, 2023, in Enschede, resulting in the death of 15-year-old Syrian refugee Ahmed. He was attacked alongside a 14-year-old friend, also from Syria.
- Five youths were convicted for a fatal stabbing.
- The victim was 15-year-old Syrian refugee Ahmed.
- The incident occurred on December 22, 2023, in Enschede.
- The group is linked to the Noorderhagengroep youth gang.
- A 22-year-old received the heaviest sentence of 16 years.
- The court noted efforts to conceal information about the crime.
Ahmed died on the street, while his friend sustained serious injuries and required surgery. The court described the incident as a “senseless and excessive outbreak of violence.” RTV Oost reports on the case.
The heaviest sentence of 16 years was given to a 22-year-old man, identified as one of the three attackers. A 21-year-old co-defendant received 10 years in prison and mandatory treatment. The court noted that he had multiple previous encounters with the justice system for violent crimes.
“That the many questions that exist remain unanswered makes it even more difficult for the survivors,”
— The court
Originally reported by nos.nl as “Celstraffen en tbs voor groep jongeren die Syrische vluchteling (15) neerstak in Enschede” on 2025-09-24 23:16:00.
