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20-year-old Saudi student killed in UK; body to be repatriated by embassy
The Saudi embassy in UK said they are coordinating with British authorities to uncover the circumstances of the incident
- PUBLISHED: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 2:17 PM
The Saudi Arabian embassy in the UK is following up on the incident of assault on a 20-year-old Saudi student in the British city of Cambridge, which led to his death.
In a statement posted on X, the embassy confirmed that it continues to coordinate with the relevant British authorities to uncover the circumstances of this painful incident. They are also preparing to complete the procedures for transporting the body of the deceased to Saudi Arabia.
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"The embassy and all its staff extend their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, asking God Almighty to have mercy on him," they said.
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Cambridgeshire Police responded to reports of violence in the Mill Park area of the city shortly before midnight on Friday. They found the 20-year-old student, Mohammed Al-Qasim, with serious injuries. He died at the scene soon after.
The police said on Monday that it is believed Al-Qasim was "stabbed in an unprovoked attack". He was on a 10-week placement studying English in the city when he died.
In a statement, the family said, “Muhammad Yousef Al-Qasim. A young man brimming with enthusiasm, brimming with chivalry and courage. He was a dutiful son, a loving brother, and the leader of the family in spirit, not in appearance. He was cheerful, chivalrous, pure of heart, quick to give, and passionate about others. Over time, he became the family's charisma, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in every gathering. He was his father's support, his familiar companion, and the assistant to his uncles and maternal uncles. He was the most compassionate person to ever visit a mother's heart and the closest to his sisters' embrace.”
A 21-year-old man from Cambridge, charged with murder and possession of a knife in a public place, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates' Court. He has been remanded to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on Wednesday.
