Jalal Debella, 25, stabbed grandmother Anita Mukhey up to 18 times after ordering the murder weapon online — now he’s been locked up indefinitely in a hospital.
Chilling Crime at Edgware Bus Stop
On May 9, 2024, Anita Mukhey, 66, was waiting at a bus stop in Edgware when Debella, a troubled 25-year-old from Colindale, fatally stabbed her.
Today (January 23), Debella was given an indefinite hospital order. He could face retrial if doctors deem him fit in the future.
Family and Police React
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila: “While this protects the public, it offers little comfort to Anita’s family.
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The courage her loved ones have shown over 20 months is remarkable. Thanks to the public and first responders — your help was crucial.”
Ms Mukhey’s family issued this statement:
“Anita was the heart of our family—her loss leaves a huge void. We thank the police and CPS for their work.
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It’s deeply troubling that a man with severe mental illness, known to services and assessed as stable, was able to access weapons and research violent acts.
This disconnect raises serious questions about risk assessment and the safety of mental health care settings.
We stand ready to assist in any future inquest to ensure lessons are learned and public protection strengthened. There is so much good in this country — and because of that, we must do better.”
