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Two young women whose bodies were found inside a bloodied flat in Birmingham were named yesterday as sisters Yasmine Larbi-Cherif, 22, and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif, 19.
The pair, who are believed to be students of Algerian origin, were identified by friends and family. Yasmine is thought to have been a biochemistry student and Sabrina was about to start a French studies course at university.
Their remains were discovered on Monday at the flat they shared in the Jupiter Apartments complex, just off Broad Street, close to the city’s main club, bar and restaurant area.
A man who was arrested at Dover in connection with the murders was still being questioned by police yesterday. The 28-year-old was detained early on Tuesday morning by police as he attempted to board a ferry.
The women, who had been living at the property since June, are believed to have been killed over the weekend.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Mirfield said that they had been subjected to a “sustained and violent attack” in which one or more weapons were used. He added that there were signs of ransacking in the flat and there was “a substantial amount of blood inside many of the rooms”.
A close friend of the sisters said yesterday: “They were both bright, intelligent, and very decent young women. They were two lovely sisters from a very respectable background.”
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god bless their souls
hafid, algiers, Ageria
Hearing such sad news in the holy month of Ramadhan sadened me very much.I am praying for Yasmine's and Sabrina's soul and send all my respects to the parents and the family.I never met them but it feels as if they were my own sisters.
Allah yaRHamhum U iwassa' aleehum!
Amel T, Oregon, USA
Yasmine was an amasing belly dancer, she was the star and the success of my global party last year... we've got so many photos of her smiling and enjoying what she called "the best party on the reunited planet.".. everyone will miss you ennergy and your amasing dancing habibti..
Rest in peace.
sourour, birmingham, uk
When are they going to bring back the death penalty?
Michelle, Manchester,
Shocked and saddened to hear this. Yasmin worked for Zero cases UK, I myself at our main plant of Zero Cases in NSL Utah. We interfaced many times and meet her when she visited us last year.
Jim, Layton UT, USA
Rest In Peace.x
Suleiman, Birmingham, England
Yasmin was such a sweet person. Fun loving and everything to live for. May she and her sister rest in peace. From a freind she once knew in a Samba band named "Muvuca".
Benchi x
Benchi, Birmingham, UK
i can't believe something so bad can happen to someone as nice and friendly as Sabrina. she was in my a level history class and got on really well with anybody she spoke to, you will be missed Sabrina. Rest In Peace
Ahmed, london, england
Yasmine was my class and room mate at university and one of my best friends. I am in shock, Yasmine was a kind and loving person and I can't believe something like this could have happened to her. Yasmine and Sabrina will be truly missed, may they rest in piece. My heart goes out to their family x
Imelda, Leamington Spa, England
I'm absolutely shocked to hear about Sabrina, I have been in the same class as her for a year, and never could have expected something as terrible as this to happen to her. RIP Sabrina.
ST, London, England
Sabrina you were truly beautiful both inside and out and pray that you rest in peace . . . From your neighbour and friend Saba x
Saba Kia, North West ,
i know sabrina since year 2004 from copland high school in wembely, last time i saw her was in masti in wembley at a promnight function where she performed live performance, she was very decnet respectful friendly and lovely girl, i used to love talking to her and she was a good person to be around
Bahrmedin Ahmadzaei, london, england
this is unbelievble...... she was just in front me couple of months ago doing live performance in masti.. we used to go to the same sixth form in wembley... this is a big heart pain to all the friends......
jamshid, london, england
I cant believe it. Sabrina was in my Alevel Biology class she was a nice person with a one in a million smile. Rest in Peace.
Andrew, London, England
i jus dont believe this... she was my classmate.. and a great person.. may their souls rest in peace.
khalid, london, england