CARDIFF, Wales – A thief who killed a delivery driver by running him over with his own van has been sentenced to a minimum of 32 years in prison. The shocking crime, captured on CCTV, saw the assailant steal the van and then drive off, dragging the victim for hundreds of meters before fleeing the scene.

The victim, 54-year-old Mark Lang, suffered fatal injuries when he attempted to stop Christopher Elgifari, 31, from escaping with his van. Lang had parked on Laytonia Avenue in Cardiff to deliver a parcel when the thief jumped into the van and drove off at high speed, hitting Lang in the process.

Despite efforts to save him, Lang passed away in the hospital from his injuries. Elgifari was convicted of murder and robbery and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 32 years.

The judge criticized the defendant for his complete disregard for the victim’s life and the suffering he endured during the incident. The victim’s partner described Lang as a family man, and his tragic death has left a devastating impact.

Elgifari’s past criminal record, which includes previous convictions for dangerous driving, drug possession, and supply, indicates a troubled background. Despite expressing remorse, the severity of the crime led to a lengthy prison sentence for the assailant. Mark Lang’s untimely death has left a void in the lives of his family, and his tragic loss has reverberated throughout the community.