Father of Saudi student stabbed in Cambridge condemns rise in ‘hateful rhetoric’ in UK (opens original article in a new tab)

The father of a Saudi student killed in Cambridge in 2025 blamed rising hate speech and racism for his son's murder, while the perpetrator received a 22-year sentence. The family criticized the UK's right-wing rhetoric and called for action against hate crimes.

• Father of Saudi student killed in Cambridge blames rising hate speech and racism for his son's murder.
• Perpetrator Chaz Corrigan received 22 years and 6 months for stabbing 20-year-old Mohammed Algasim in 2025.
• Victim's family criticized the spread of right-wing rhetoric in the UK, arguing it undermines the country's safety image for tourists and students.