An inmate used a broken chair and the shattered remains of a ceramic toilet lid to brutally murder a fellow prisoner before using a locker to try and hide the body, a court has heard.
Sasan Rabat, 27, who inflicted 30 injuries on Stefan Adi – including to his head, face and neck – during the catastrophic attack in Rabat’s cell, has now been jailed for life.
A spokesman for Kent Police said: ‘A prisoner who murdered a fellow inmate in a brutal attack at HMP Maidstone has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
‘Sasan Rabat was responsible for an assault in his own cell, which left the victim suffering catastrophic injuries.
‘Staff entered the cell on December 9 2021, where Rabat was found sitting on a bed. Stefan Adi was lying fatally wounded in a corner of the room.
‘Rabat had used furniture including a locker and a table in attempts to conceal Mr Adi’s body and covered him in blankets and towels.
‘The 24-year-old had suffered multiple puncture wounds and lacerations to this throat, as well as significant injuries to his head.
‘Prison officers recovered a chair from the cell, which had been broken, as well as the shattered remains of a ceramic toilet lid.
Sasan Rabat used a broken chair and the shattered remains of a ceramic toilet lid to brutally murder a fellow prisoner before trying to hide the body at HMP Maidstone in 2021
Rabat was jailed for life at Maidstone Crown Court after he inflicted 30 injuries on Stefan Adi – including to his head, face and neck – during the catastrophic attack
‘Both had been used to inflict injuries on Mr Adi, who was confirmed deceased at the scene.
Rabat is said to have left his victim with ‘catastrophic injuries’
‘Rabat was arrested and stated in police interviews he had acted in self-defence, claiming Mr Adi had entered his cell and threatened him with a razor blade.
‘He was charged with murder and remanded in custody, pending a trial.
‘At Maidstone Crown Court, Rabat, now aged 27 years, admitted killing Mr Adi but argued a defence of diminished responsibility.
‘A jury found him guilty of murder by unanimous verdict.
‘Yesterday Judge Philip Statman told the court Rabat had improvised two weapons in a case which involved an ‘extreme level of violence’ and which had deprived two young children of their father.’
Sentencing him to life, he ordered Rabat serve a minimum of 19 years before he can be considered for parole.
Detective Inspector Ross Gurden said: ‘The actions of Rabat were truly barbaric as he subjected his helpless victim to a prolonged and brutal ordeal.
‘Mr Adi suffered up to 30 horrific injuries, including to his head, face and neck, which he simply had no chance of surviving.
‘Rabat has never shown any remorse his senseless attack, which has not only caused immense distress and suffering to his victim’s family but continues to have a profound and lasting impact on staff at the prison faced with an unimaginable scene of savagery and cruelty.’
