Dad murdered in unprovoked racist attack by teenagers

Two teenage boys were sentenced after Kamran Aman, 38, was fatally stabbed outside his mother's home in Barry in what the court described as an unprovoked racist attack; Marcus Staniforth received a minimum 17-year term and the 16-year-old a minimum 15-year term.

Two teenagers have been sentenced after a 38-year-old father, Kamran Aman, was fatally stabbed outside his mother's home in Barry, south Wales. The court described the attack as unprovoked and motivated by racist abuse. The case was heard at Cardiff Crown Court where one defendant's identity remains restricted. Family members gave statements about the effect of the loss on their lives. Key facts: - Victim: Kamran Aman, 38, was pronounced dead after being stabbed outside his mother's house on 1 July 2025. - Defendants: Marcus Staniforth, 17, and a 16-year-old were convicted of murder following a trial. - Sentencing: Both were given detention during His Majesty's Pleasure, with Staniforth ordered to serve a minimum of 17 years and the 16-year-old a minimum of 15 years. - Court findings and procedure: The attack was reported in court as unprovoked and involving racist abuse; reporting restrictions were lifted for Staniforth but remain for the 16-year-old. Summary: The sentences conclude the criminal proceedings in this case and the family has described profound and lasting impact from the loss. Undetermined at this time.