Local residents gather to pay their last respects to Akram Hussein

Mourners gathered outside of Centra, Drumcondra this morning to pay their last respects to much-loved shopkeeper Akram Hussein who worked at the store.

Mr Hussein died after chasing a shoplifter at around 8.30am on Easter Sunday April 4.

Pic shows Clare Gormley, placing an image of Akram Hussein into the hearse. PIC: MAXPIX

PIC: MAXPIX

Originally from Bangladesh, he was known to many in the Drumcondra area for working in the Centra shop beside the train station.

He is survived by his 14-year-old son, wife, mother, a sister and a brother. They live in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

His family are bringing him home to Mirpur for burial.

Mourners paying their respects this morning in Drumcondra PIC: MAXPIX

A donation page has amassed over €38,000, surpassing its target of €5,000 to help bring Akram home to his native country.

A statement on the page says:

“Akram Hussein was a dear friend to all of Lower Drumcondra.

“This fundraiser’s purpose is to support his family in Bangladesh following his tragic death.

“The name Akram comes from the Arabic word for generosity and nobility.

“Akram means ‘most generous, most noble’. Never was a man more fittingly named.

“Ní fheicimidh a leithid aris.

“We will not see the likes of him again. Please give generously.”

If you would like to contribute please go to:

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11401624_akram-hussein-bereavement-fund.html