Four people including one man from Acton have been jailed in connection with a January 2024 murder in Hounslow following their conviction last month (10 January 2025) at the Old Bailey.
Dualla Abdi, 21 of Western Avenue, Acton and Ben Laing, 24 of De Brome Road, Feltham were both sent to jail for 22 years each for the 2024 fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Tyreece Scott in Hounslow. Abdi was also found guilty of possessing a bladed article.
Laing was also sentenced for being involved in the supply of drugs, while Abdi’s custodial sentence included possession of a bladed article.
Two others were sentenced for perverting the course of justice.
Reda Mohamed, 24 of Linslade Close, Hounslow was jailed for four and a half years while Morgan Allen, 29 of Reeve St, Feltham was jailed for two years which was suspended for 18 months.
In a trial which started on 26 November 2025 at the Old Bailey, the jury heard that shortly before 1am on 16 January 2024, Tyreece was stabbed to death on Hibernia Road in Hounslow.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, Tyreece died as a result of a stab wound to the chest.
The prosecution told the jury the murder happened against a background of drug dealing, with a dispute over dealing on other people’s territory.
Detectives identified the suspects, and Laing and Abdi were arrested at Stansted Airport after landing back in the UK on 19 January 2024. They were charged with murder on 21 January 2024.
Met Police officers gathered gathered and viewed CCTV which allowed them to match a bag carried by Abdi at the scene of the murder to one he was carrying when he was arrested.
Once specialist investigators had possession of the defendants’ mobile phones, they were able to recover all types of information including notes, text conversations and other data, including website searches of “Hounslow stabbing” on Abdi’s phone which provided evidence during the trial.
Detective Inspector Paul Fagence, who led the investigation, said: Drug dealing is an ugly business which has cost Tyreece his life. The case is a tragic reminder of how the supply of drugs has devastating consequences on communities.
“While there was no evidence to suggest Tyreece knew the defendants, it was the combination of CCTV, mobile phones and ANPR technology which checks vehicles of interest which helped us build a compelling case against these defendants.
“Our thoughts remain, as ever, with Tyreece’s friends and family. We hope they can now find a level of peace to move forward with their lives.”
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