Man Charged with Murder of Saudi Student in Cambridge

Mohammed Algasim, a 20-year-old student from Saudi Arabia on a 10-week placement in Cambridge, was fatally stabbed in what police believe was an unprovoked attack in Mill Park. Emergency services were called late Friday night, but despite their efforts, Algasim was pronounced dead at the scene. Chas Corrigan, a 21-year-old man from Cambridge, has been charged with murder and possession of a knife in a public place and is due to appear in court. A 50-year-old man from Cambridge was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody. EF International Language Campuses Cambridge, where Algasim was studying, expressed deep sadness and is providing support to students and staff affected by the incident. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to confirm the exact cause of death, while the police continue their investigation.