The 35-year-old owner of Sizza Indian and Middle Eastern Restaurant, Abdul Basith Mohammed had walked out of his home to inspect a power cut when he was repeatedly stabbed on his front lawn in Brisbane’s south, just after midnight in October 2017.
On Wednesday, more than 14 months after the crime was committed, Queensland Police arrested a 21-year-old man and have charged him with one count of murder in relation to Abdul Mohammed's death.
"It will be alleged the 35-year-old was attacked when he went outside of his St George Street home around 12.30am on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, to check on a power outage.
"Mr Mohammed was located deceased in the front yard a short time later having sustained a number of stab wounds," the Queensland Police said.
Mr Samad has since been remanded in custody and will return to court on February 4th.
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"Motive not yet known"
Since the initial investigation, detectives from Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch and State Crime Command Homicide Investigation Unit worked together to identify those responsible for his murder.
Police said a second crime scene was set up at another Kuraby home last year where forensic officers carried out "a thorough examination of the dwelling and surrounds" following which Za'id Abdus Samad was arrested and charged with one count of murder.
Police did not elaborate on a possible motive behind the murder.
In April last year, Police had announced a $250,000 reward for information about the person responsible for the murder. Any accomplice who did not commit the crime may also receive an indemnity, police said.
The offer remains with Police urging for 'information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Mr Mohammed.'
Abdul Basith was found dead in the front yard of his home on Wednesday after he stepped outside to check the power supply. Source: SBS
Abdul a ‘quiet family man’
Abdul Basith Mohammed was known by friends as “a quiet family man".
“He owned a restaurant and was respected and loved by all members of the community," the Islamic Council of Queensland spokesman Ali Kadri had earlier said.
“He has helped many in need by providing them with support and was known as a generous person.”
Mr Basith who was an Australian citizen worked in IT and owned a local Indian restaurant.
He is survived by his wife and four kids.
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