Barry teens sentenced for racist murder of stranger delivering food to his mum
BBC World
February 20, 2026
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Two teenagers have been sentenced to life in prison for the racially motivated murder of Kamran Aman, a 38-year-old man delivering groceries to his mother's home in Barry, South Wales. The attack occurred on June 30, 2021, when the defendants, aged 17 and 16 at the time, subjected Aman to relentless violence and racist abuse. Marcus Staniforth, now 18, received a 17-year sentence, while the second defendant, whose identity remains undisclosed due to legal restrictions, was sentenced to 15 years.
The trial revealed that the teenagers had been drinking alcohol and taking drugs before targeting Aman, who they racially abused and attacked without provocation. The 16-year-old instigated the attack after noticing Aman from a window and deciding to confront him. Initially attempting to use a hammer, he later joined Staniforth in stabbing Aman multiple times, including a fatal wound to the heart. Neighbors reported hearing screams of racial abuse as the attack unfolded, with one describing the boys' behavior as that of "a pack of animals."
The court heard how Aman, who was married and had a four-year-old daughter, was stabbed once through the heart. Despite efforts by paramedics to save him, he died from his injuries. After the attack, Staniforth washed the knife with bleach in an attempt to destroy evidence, while both teens fled the scene but were arrested shortly after.
The judge described Staniforth as a "very dangerous young person" who escalated a minor altercation into murder, emphasizing his willingness to use lethal force for trivial reasons. The 16-year-old was also condemned for his deliberate and sustained racist attack on Aman, motivated by racial hatred.
This case highlights the severity of racially motivated violence and the consequences faced by those who commit such crimes. Kamran Aman's death has drawn widespread condemnation, with many calling for justice and highlighting the need to address racism in communities. The sentences handed
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Originally published on BBC World on 2/20/2026