A gang of five men from Birmingham have been handed prison sentences totalling more than 65 years for a meticulously planned and brutal shotgun attack on a father as he returned home from the school run.
A Targeted Attack in Broad Daylight
The chilling incident occurred on Charles Foster Street in Darlaston at around 9am on 11 October 2024. The victim, Nadeem Khan, had just pulled onto his driveway in his BMW when a Toyota C-HR drew up outside his home.
CCTV footage played in court showed the vehicle reverse slightly and bump into another car before a rear window rolled down. A masked gunman then fired a sawn-off, double-barrelled shotgun twice towards Mr Khan as he sat making a phone call.
The court heard how Mr Khan shouted "phone the police, I've been shot" and "I'm dead" to those on the call. The attacker then left the car, reloaded, and chased Mr Khan around his vehicle, firing a third shot. A fourth shot was fired through the BMW before the gunman fled in the Toyota.
Meticulous Planning and Community Terror
Wolverhampton Crown Court was told the attack was a premeditated act of planned retribution. The gang had acquired the firearm at least 12 days prior and had carried out a reconnaissance trip to the area.
Judge Michael Chambers KC condemned the criminals for their total disregard for public safety. He stated the shooting was "timed to take place when you knew he would be returning from his school run - by inference, you knew that he had children."
The judge emphasised the impact on the local community, noting that one nearby school cancelled a church trip and kept children indoors for safety. Residents provided statements describing their terror during the incident and their efforts to assist the severely injured Mr Khan afterwards.
Lengthy Sentences Handed Down
All five men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent and conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life. They were sentenced on Monday, 12 January.
The sentences were as follows:
- Shamus Hussain, 27, of Floyer Road, Small Heath: 12 years and 7 months in jail.
- Mohammed Ishtiaq, 23, of Oldknow Road, Small Heath: 12 years and 7 months in jail.
- Abdullah Amjad, 23, of Allens Avenue, Winson Green: 13 years and 6 months in jail.
- Samir Khan, 19, of East Holme, Bordesley Green: 13 years and 6 months in a young offender institution.
- Dilawar Khan, 20, of Mansel Road, Small Heath: 13 years and 6 months in a young offender institution.
While the Crown accepted none of the defendants was the actual shooter, Judge Chambers said their roles were "equally culpable." He described the motive as a dispute between rival factions, with revenge clearly involved.
Lasting Impact and Police Response
Nadeem Khan sustained what the judge described as "serious and extensive" injuries which have had a permanent effect on his ability to carry out everyday functions.
Detective Inspector Francis Nock of West Midlands Police's major crime team said the sentences sent a clear message that such violence would not be tolerated. He praised officers for their extensive work using CCTV to identify the suspects and demonstrate the meticulous planning behind the attack.
Judge Chambers concluded by stating the case was another example of a factional dispute being "attempted to be resolved by a planned, targeted shooting in a public place in broad daylight, with no regard or fear for the impact on the local community."
