Knifeman lured friend to shop then cut his throat in horror attack
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA knifeman lured his friend to a shop before cutting his throat and leaving him fighting for his life. Rashid Mahmood, 37, attacked his 25-year-old victim at Ismail Groceries on Stamford Road in Longsight.
The pair had known each other as Mahmood would hang around the shop and the victim previously worked at the shop, which has since changed its name.
There had been no previous issues between them, but he was aware Mahmood had mental health problems and could be 'unpredictable', Manchester Crown Court heard.
Mahmood had called the victim and asked for him to come to the shop. At first he refused, but then agreed and arrived with some friends in the afternoon on Saturday, January 30 last year. READ MORE: Police release further CCTV after man, 62, left fighting for his life in Northern Quarter attack When they arrived Mahmood shook hands with one of the victim's friends, but not with him.
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