Published: Friday March 2, 2012 MYT 11:03:00 PM

British High Commission welcomes conviction in Mohd Asyraf's case

KUALA LUMPUR: The British High Commission here has welcomed the conviction of two men for stealing from Malaysian student Mohammed Asyraf Haziq Rossli during the London riots last year.

"We made clear at the time, our deep concern at this cowardly attack and our hope that those responsible would be brought to justice.

"It is fitting that this has indeed been the outcome and we wish Asyraf well in his continued studies in the United Kingdom," said Deputy High Commissioner Ray Kyles in a statement on Friday.

Two men were today convicted of stealing from the injured Mohd Asyraf 21, during the riots.

A jury at Wood Green Crown Court convicted John Kafunda, 22, of robbery and violent disorder.

Kafunda, of Eastwood Road in Ilford, was captured on camera putting his arm round Asyraf and pretending to protect him.

Reece Donovan, 24, from Cross Road, Romford, was convicted of theft and violent disorder.

He was caught on camera rifling through the accountancy student's bag while the victim's back was to him.

The incident was captured on a mobile phone camera, and provoked widespread revulsion and condemnation after it was posted on the internet. BERNAMA

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