Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim, 16, dies after Huddersfield stabbing

Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim, a 16-year-old boy who recently emigrated from war-torn Syria, was fatally stabbed in Huddersfield on April 3, 2025. Tributes have poured in, describing him as a 'kind and gentle' individual with aspirations to become a doctor, reflecting on the tragic reality that he sought safety in the UK. A temporary memorial with flowers and messages has been established near the crime scene, demonstrating the community's grief and support for his family. Alfie Franco, a 20-year-old from Kirkburton, has been charged with Ahmad's murder and is currently in custody awaiting trial. The investigation continues as local police engage with the victim’s family and gather more information. Ahmad's family expressed their heartbreak in a tribute, stating their wish to lay him to rest in Syria, the homeland he had to flee from for safety.