Tribute to Amir Shafique after 5 men are sentenced for his murder

Tuesday, 25 January 2022 07:00

Tributes have been made to a local 22 year old following the the sentencing of five men connected to his murder in October 2020 in Aylesbury.

Amir Shafique who died following an incident in Lembrook Walk has been described as 'a giant spark of energy who would make everyone laugh'.

The five offenders, who have been jailed for a total of 60 years between them, met with Amir for an organised fight and took with them knives and baseball bats. Amir ended up dying of his injuries after the altercation, and it's said his death 'has left so many people mortified and in emotional turmoil.'

The full tribute is here:

“Amir was a happy, popular and honourable member of the community. His death has left so many people mortified and in emotional turmoil.

“For anyone who met Amir, the first thing they noticed was his infectious smile. His smile left an imprint on anyone who met him.

“Amir’s smile is what drew you closer to him and his personality is what made you adore him and his kind and caring nature is what made you love him.

“Amir was a giant spark of energy who would make everyone laugh.

“It breaks my heart when I stop and think about what happened to you.

“It doesn’t matter how much time passes, Amir your love will stay with us forever.

“We all miss you every minute of every day and will never truly understand how this has happened.

“Amir has left behind friends who adored him, brothers who miss him and parents who loved him.

“Amir’s death has had an effect on all of us, physically, emotionally and mentally.

“Amir, your loss is something which we will never recover from and we all pray for you every single day. I have plans to create a legacy for you that will never die.

“Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.

“Amir Shafique, forever in our hearts wherever we go.”

Written by your best friend, brother and companion, Afzaal Hussain.