Charge for killing of hero, 20, who saved great gran
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a 20-year-old have-a-go hero who rescued a great gran.
Ali Abucar Ali died from his injuries when he was repeatedly stabbed after coming to the aid of 82-year-old BettyWalsh, right.
The mum of six had been punched and knifed as she went to order a kebab near her home in Brentford, west London, on Friday night.
The family of the retired barmaid, who is recovering in hospital after emergency kidney surgery, hailed brave Ali as a hero for stepping in save Betty at the cost of his own life. Police say Norris Henry, 37, of Brentford, has been charged with Ali’s murder. He was also charged with the attempted murder of Betty.
Ali’s mother rushed to comfort Betty’s family before she got the devastating news that her son had died. Betty’s eldest daughter Bridget, 60, said of her mum: “This will have shaken her up quite a lot.
“She didn’t realise she had been punched or stabbed until someone came out to help her.Ali went up and asked what all the commotion was about, challenged her attacker and tried to help her.
“What happened to him next was a tragedy.”
She added: “I knew him and his mother. They are a very good family.
“Ali was a really hardworking, good lad who had recently won a scholarship, we think it was to play basketball.”
A woman who lives near the murder scene said of Ali: “He was a hero .What he did was so honourable.”
Betty, whose husband died more than 30 years ago, was described as a “rock” for her three sons and three daughters, as well as her 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and great, great granddaughter.
Henry is due to appear in custody at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.