Ismail Yusuf accused of murdering him in a jealous rage

Mehran Heydari

The man accused of stabbing Mehran Heydari to death was motivated by a jealous rage, a Croydon Crown Court has heard.

Ismail Yusuf, aged 20 of no fixed address, killed the 26-year-old in West Ealing on Sunday, 24 November, 2019.

He stabbed Mr Heydari multiple times while he was on the ground on the Avenue near to his home at around 1.07am. The attack was seen by a number of witnesses and captured on CCTV.

Forensics team on the scene. Picture: Liz Jenner

Mr Heydari managed to drive his Mini car a short distance away towards West Ealing station before colliding with another vehicle.

Paramedics tried to save him but a post mortem showed that he had suffered a wound to the heart which would have inevitably have been fatal.

The jurors were told by the prosecution that the accused and Mr Heydari were both in a relationship with the same woman.

Ismail Yusuf has denied the charge of murder. His trial continues.

West Ealing station. Picture: Liz Jenner

April 15, 2021