A student from Tottenham has been jailed for life for the murder of a "friendly and caring" south London man.
Tajwar Alam, 19, of Seaford Road, stabbed Hassan Mohammed in a vicious attack on York Road, Southend, on July 7.
The 24-year-old, from Camberwell, had been visiting friends in the Essex town when he was set upon and knifed two times. He died in hospital the following morning.
In a statement released at the time, his family said: "Hassan was a very friendly, caring person.
"He grew from a boy into a man and was a protector and best friend to his family.
"He was loved by all but especially by his two nieces who adored their Uncle Hass immensely.
"We pray that justice is served and that he soon will be able to rest in peace."
Alam had denied murder but been convicted by a majority verdict at an earlier date.
On Friday at Chelmsford Crown Court, he was told he would spend 20 years in prison before being considered for parole.
DCI Simon Werrett, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: "The judge described him as a callous young man with a tendency to violence.
"The sentence handed down today will ensure the people of Southend are safe from Alam and hopefully give Hassan’s family some closure so they can move on with their lives, although nothing will bring their son back.”
