Murder victim’s brother Jamal Ahmed Iyow contests pen-stabbing charge after alleged court altercation

A murder victim’s brother, who is accused of stabbing the teen killer with a pen as he was brought into Brisbane’s Supreme Court for sentencing last week, will contest the allegation according to his lawyer.

The murder victim’s brother, who allegedly attacked the teen killer, arriving at court on Monday, March 31. Picture: John Gass

A murder victim’s brother, who is accused of stabbing the teen killer with a pen as he was brought into Brisbane’s Supreme Court for sentencing last week, will contest the allegation according to his lawyer.

An 18-year-old set to be sentenced on Monday, March 31, for the murder of 19-year-old Abddullahi Ahmed Iyow was ushered across the courtroom by security following an alleged attack from his victim’s brother.

The courtroom broke out into chaos, with other family members screaming as the alleged attacker Jamal Ahmed Iyow was restrained on the ground.

Police and paramedics were called to the court precinct, and Mr Ahmed Iyow, 22, was ultimately arrested and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm while armed and threats.

The teen killer, who cannot be named, was 17 when he stabbed Abddullahi Ahmed Iyow to death with a hunting knife in Acacia Ridge last May.

He received 12 years jail for the crime on Monday, April 7, after his sentence was pushed back due to the alleged attack.

He had already pleaded guilty to the charge of murder last December.

Defence lawyer William Kennedy, of Beavon Lawyers, spoke outside Brisbane Magistrates’ Court this morning following the first mention of Mr Ahmed Iyow’s assault case.

“He’s obviously going through a very tough situation,” Mr Kennedy said.

“Anyone in his circumstances, I’m sure you can understand acting in that sort of way.

“ … At this point in time he’s innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and we hope to get a good result for him.”

Mr Kennedy said there was no indication of how his client would plead, but that the charges were contested at this stage.

Mr Ahmed Iyow did not attend court in person, with his appearance excused.

His bail was enlarged and the case was adjourned for mention on May 7.