A failed asylum seeker who arrived in Britain on a small boat has been handed a life sentence for the brutal murder of a young man in Derby city centre.
Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, 23, will serve a minimum of 26 years behind bars for stabbing 21-year-old Jack Ransom to death during a violent confrontation outside a Derby bank in May 2023.
Deadly Confrontation in City Centre
The court heard how the fatal incident unfolded when Nur became involved in an argument with Mr Ransom and his friends near the NatWest bank on St Peter's Street. Witnesses described how Nur produced a large knife and stabbed the victim multiple times in a vicious attack that lasted mere seconds.
Despite the efforts of emergency services who rushed to the scene, Mr Ransom was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at hospital. The murder weapon was never recovered.
Journey to Britain and Previous Offences
Nur had entered the United Kingdom illegally in 2020, crossing the English Channel in a small boat after his asylum application in France had been rejected. The court was told he had accumulated multiple previous convictions in Britain, including possession of an offensive weapon.
Detective Chief Inspector Sally Blaiklock, who led the investigation, described the murder as "a senseless and brutal attack that has left a family devastated."
Family's Heartbreaking Tribute
In an emotional victim impact statement, Jack Ransom's family paid tribute to their "beloved son and brother" whose life was cut tragically short.
"Jack had his whole life ahead of him," they said. "He was a kind-hearted young man who was loved by so many. Our family has been left broken by this needless violence."
Sentencing Remarks
Passing sentence at Nottingham Crown Court, Mr Justice Pepperell told Nur: "You took a young man's life in a brutal and public attack. You have shown no remorse for your actions."
The judge emphasised that Nur would serve a minimum of 26 years before being considered for parole, noting the particular severity of the offence and his previous criminal history.
The case has reignited debates about the monitoring of failed asylum seekers and small boat arrivals in the UK, with local MP Amanda Solloway describing the murder as "a terrible tragedy that has shocked our community."
