UK suspects in Owen Sound restaurateur’s killing extradited

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Three suspects facing charges related to the death of Owen Sound restaurant owner Sharif Rahman more than two years ago have a Owen Sound court appearance Friday.

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Robert Evans, 24, Robert Busby Evans, 47, and Barry Evans, 54, have been extradited from the United Kingdom. On Thursday, the OPP and Owen Sound police escorted them from the UK to Ontario, the OPP said Thursday night in a news release.

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Police have said 24-year-old Evans Jr. is charged with manslaughter, while his father, Robert Busby Evans Sr., 48, and uncle, Barry Evans, 55, are each charged with accessory after the fact to commit an indictable offence.

Rahman was 44, married and had a young daughter when assaulted on 2nd Avenue East, near his restaurant, on Aug. 17, 2023 about 9:20 p.m. He died a week later in a London, Ont., hospital.

Police determined the suspects had fled the country, leading the OPP and Owen Sound Police to work with international partners to coordinate overseas arrests. Police arrested Evans Jr. and his father in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 30, 2024. Barry Evans was arrested by Police Scotland on Oct. 29, 2024 in Dalkeith, Scotland.

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Police credited assistance of the UK law enforcement members from the National Extradition Unit of the National Crime Agency and Police Scotland, among others.

Owen Sound police and the OPP expressed their “sincere appreciation to the Owen Sound community and neighbouring jurisdictions for their patience and continued support as this investigation has continued.

“We are aware of the impact this investigation has had on the victim’s family and the local community. We are also deeply grateful to everyone who came forward with information to assist police during the investigation,” the release said.

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