The body of Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim will arrive in Saudi Arabia at dawn on Friday, coming from the British capital, London. Funeral prayers will be performed for him at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on the same day.
Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim
In a related development, the body was transferred from a hospital in Cambridge to a London airport, in preparation for its repatriation to the Kingdom.
It's worth noting that the deceased's family is currently in the UK following up on the details, in coordination with the Saudi Embassy, which is communicating with local British authorities to ensure the transfer procedures are completed in accordance with approved official regulations.
Mohammad Al-Qasim
Yesterday, Cambridge Crown Court in Britain began its first hearing in the case of the murder of Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qasim, who was killed in a treacherous attack while participating in a training program in the British city of Cambridge. Charges were brought against the main defendant in the case during the hearing.
News reports confirmed that the defendant accused of killing Mohammed Al-Qassem denied the charges against him during the hearing, claiming he was defending himself. The court is scheduled to rehear the case on September 8.
Saudi student killed in Britain
For its part, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom is closely monitoring the investigation, in coordination with the relevant British authorities, to ensure justice is served and uncover all the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensuring justice for the deceased and his family.
