Justice secured following the murder of Cambridge student

Dear Resident,

I am writing to you following today’s sentencing of a man convicted of the murder of Cambridge student Mohammed Algasim.

Mohammed was just 20 years old and had come to Cambridge on a 10‑week placement to study English. On the evening of 1 August, he was fatally stabbed in Mill Park. Despite the courageous efforts of members of the public and off‑duty doctors and paramedics who tried to save him, Mohammed sadly died from his injuries later that night.

This was a shocking and deeply tragic incident, and my thoughts, and those of everyone at Cambridgeshire Constabulary, remain with Mohammed’s family and friends as they continue to live with their loss.

Following an extensive investigation led by our Major Crime Unit, Chas Corrigan was identified, arrested and charged. The investigation relied on CCTV footage, swift public appeals and crucial information provided by members of the community. Today, after a two‑week trial at Cambridge Crown Court, Corrigan was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years and six months. His father, Peter Corrigan, was also sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to assisting an offender.

This sentence reflects the seriousness of Corrigan’s actions and the devastating consequences of choosing to carry a knife in a public place. One decision led to the loss of a young man’s life and caused immeasurable harm to his family and wider community.

I would like to thank everyone who came forward with information and those who acted so selflessly at the scene. Your actions were invaluable and played a significant part in securing justice for Mohammed.

Knife crime has devastating consequences, and we remain committed to tackling it through enforcement, prevention and education, working closely with our partners to keep Cambridge safe.

You can read more about this case on our website. A video detailing the investigation can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Information about knife crime, its consequences, and how to report concerns is also available on our website.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Detective Chief Inspector Dale Mepstead
Senior Investigating Officer