Thug who portrayed himself as Good Samaritan guilty of murdering Manchester model – Manchester Evening News Skip to main content Luke Harden was pronounced dead at the scene(Image: Facebook) A man who killed a model and then attempted to flee to South Africa has been found guilty of murder. Bhekisani Matabiswana, 27, battered 37-year-old Luke Harden and was later caught at Manchester Airport attempting to escape the country. A court heard how Luke, who worked for Nemesis Model Agency in Manchester, and others were booked to DJ at a Halloween fancy dress party at a working men’s club in Stacksteads, Lancashire, on October 31, 2025. Matabiswana, who attended the same event with his friends, launched what police described as a 'frenzied and cowardly attack' on Luke as he lay defenceless on the ground during an encounter shortly after both men had left the venue. His killer then attempted to portray himself as a Good Samaritan who had simply tried to help after, he claimed, coming across an injured stranger on the ground.
Published: May 13, 2026 3:46 pm
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