A driver who followed and deliberately rammed into an electric bike rider in Sheldon has been jailed for murder.
Abdirahman Ibrahim drove into the back of 22-year-old Liam Jones twice – forcing him to come off and collide with a concrete bollard causing fatal injuries.
Ibrahim then drove off from Moat Lane in August 2023 and along with his brother – who was a passenger in the Seat Leon – the vehicle was left elsewhere and the pair made off home.
Abdirahman Ibrahim, aged 21, was jailed for a minimum of 20-and-a-half years after being convicted of murder following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
His brother Abdullahi Ibrahim, 22, admitted assisting an offender and was sentenced to two years and 10 months.
Speaking after Abdirahman Ibrahim’s conviction in February Detective Inspector Nick Barnes, from West Midlands Police’s homicide unit, said: “Abdirahman Ibrahim was intent on causing harm to Liam. He could have turned off at any point but he followed the riders and wanted to be in control.
“This was not a case of racing gone wrong as had been claimed by Ibrahim, but of him menacingly pursuing Liam and his friend.
“We believe he was angered by Liam’s showboating and wanted to teach him a lesson. He knew what he had done and did nothing to help, instead driving off.
“Tragically, Liam lost his life and Ibrahim will now spend many years of his own young life in prison. Ibrahim’s brother may have felt a sense of loyalty, but by trying to help his sibling he is now also a convicted criminal.
“We know Liam’s death caused a lot of concern within the community and our detectives have worked tirelessly – reviewing hours upon hours of CCTV footage and phone records – to ensure we achieved these convictions.
“While nothing will ever bring Liam back, we hope knowing those involved have been caught and are being punished will provide some solace to his family and friends.”
