"Pictured: CCTV image released by South Wales Police showing four persons are observed walking along pavement past a Silver Ford Fusion in which Malaciah Thomas is sat.<br /> 1st Male Dan Roberts followed by 2nd Male Christopher Griffiths, he is followed shortly by a third Male Saif Shazhad, (Thomas is seen getting out of the car as Shazhad passes) the 4th Male is Awez Jamshaid.<br /> Re: Earlier this week Christopher Griffiths and Awez Jamshaid were convicted of murdering Malaciah Thomas and Saif Shahzad was found guilty of manslaughter.<br /> A fourth man, Daniel Roberts, admitted murder partway through the trial.<br /> Today, all four were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court:<br /> Daniel Roberts, Christopher Griffiths, and Awez Jamshaid, were all sentenced to life imprisonment.<br /> Roberts, 20, and Griffiths, 30, must serve a minimum of 25 years, while 19-year-old Jamshaid will serve at least 11 years.<br /> Shahzad, 19, was sentenced to 7 years 6 months in a Young Offenders Institution.<br /> Just before 2am on Monday, July 23 2018, officers were called to reports of a serious assault in the front garden of a house in Corporation Road, Grangetown.<br /> Malaciah Thomas 20, suffered multiple stab wounds and died at the scene.<br /> Speaking after the sentencing at Cardiff Crown Court, Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Morgan said: ""Malaciah Thomas was stabbed to death just two days before his 21st birthday and our thoughts are with his family and friends.<br />  ""This tragic case sadly highlights the devastating and far-reaching consequences of knife crime.<br />  ""Knife crime has risen across the UK and unfortunately we are not an exception to that.<br />  ""During the early hours of Monday, July 23rd 2018 four young men left an address in Roath and drove to Grangetown.<br />  ""Two of them were armed with knives - all four knew the objective was to attack Malaciah.<br />  ""Following a thorough investigation and trial at Cardiff Crown Court, they have been convicted and will spend a significant part of their lives in prison"
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