Tragic Murder on Isle of Dogs: Sister Strangled by Brother
Sarah Ashraf Found Dead at East Ferry Road Flat
Sarah Ashraf, 35, was discovered strangled at a flat on East Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, at 6.20pm on 5 January. Her brother, Khalid Ashraf, 32, was charged with her murder.
Brother Pleads Manslaughter, Cites Mental Illness
At the Old Bailey, Khalid pleaded guilty to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility. On 13 November, he was detained indefinitely under Section 41 of the Mental Health Act. The court heard Sarah had been staying with him, worried about his mental health.
Chilling Claim and Diagnosis
Police were alerted after a neighbour spotted blood at the front door. Khalid told officers he killed his sister “on the orders of Satan.” He was later diagnosed with paranoid psychosis.
