A young teenager lost his life in a tragic incident after being attacked with a frightening zombie knife by his assailant. Ronan Kanda, aged 16, was fatally stabbed near his residence in Wolverhampton while he had gone to a friend’s house to purchase a PlayStation controller in June 2022. The perpetrators, one of whom had recently acquired knives online, mistakenly targeted Ronan instead of his friend.
Recently, surveillance footage capturing the chilling murder of Ronan was featured in an episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody. The footage showed law enforcement officers confiscating numerous lethal knives and machetes from siblings Adam and Eddy Eliaz. It was disclosed by the Mirror two years ago that these brothers were involved in legally importing and selling deadly blades, some of which were used in fatal incidents like Ronan’s murder.
The Eliaz brothers reportedly received over £360,000 for surrendering their inventory of knives and machetes to the authorities when zombie-style knives were outlawed in 2024. Several deadly attacks have been connected to weapons distributed by their companies, which have ended up in the possession of minors.
Expressing her anguish, Ronan’s sister Nikita blamed Adam Eliaz, stating that he profited from her brother’s murder by selling the weapon used in the crime. She expressed her distress at the profits made at the expense of victims like her brother.
Det Insp Ade George, the investigating officer in Ronan’s case, remarked on the lack of understanding shown by the Eliaz brothers regarding the gravity of their actions. He pointed out that their business practices mirrored the money-driven attitude exhibited by Adam Eliaz on a reality show.
In another tragic incident highlighted in the Channel 4 documentary, 16-year-old Ashraf Habimana succumbed to a zombie knife attack in Luton in September 2024. Heart-wrenching footage from paramedics captured Ashraf’s desperate plea for survival and his mother’s anguished reaction upon learning of his fate.
Medical professionals described Ashraf’s injuries as severe, caused by a long knife designed to cause extensive damage. The culprits responsible for Ashraf’s murder faced legal repercussions, with Athif Hussaindeen receiving a 24-year minimum sentence for murder, and Althaf Hussaindeen receiving a seven-year term for manslaughter.
Adam Eliaz, the director of DNA Leisure, and Eddy Eliaz, the managing director of Sporting Wholesale, were linked to the sale of dangerous knives prior to the ban on zombie-style knives. They defended their actions by claiming adherence to UK laws at the time, including age verification procedures. In response to criticism, DNA Leisure emphasized that their products were not promoted as weapons and condemned any illegal or unethical advertising practices.
Tune in to the Channel 4 documentary, “24 Hours in Police Custody Investigates: Zombie Knives,” airing on Tuesday at 9 pm for further insights into these tragic events.