Four Men Convicted Over Fatal Broad Daylight Stabbing in Walsall
Four individuals from the West Midlands have been convicted in connection with the brutal murder of a young man in Walsall, an attack that unfolded in shocking circumstances during broad daylight. The victim, Mohammed Khan, aged 22, succumbed to catastrophic injuries in hospital after being left for dead on Bloxwich Road on March 17 last year.
Details of the Violent Incident and Court Verdicts
The prolonged assault took place at approximately 5:15 pm, witnessed by members of the public, and involved a group of four related men. According to evidence presented at Wolverhampton Crown Court, Mr Khan was taken to the ground, where he was kicked, stamped on, and stabbed multiple times, including wounds to his back and neck. Footage from the public captured the attackers in action.
Initially, five men from Walsall pleaded not guilty to murder charges. Following a trial, three have been convicted of murder: Zain Raja, 23, of Harden Road; Asad Iftakhar, 34, of Bloxwich Road; and Hassan Iftakhar, also 34, of Bloxwich Road. Asad Iftakhar was additionally found guilty of possessing a knife, while Hassan Iftakhar was convicted for possessing an axe.
A fourth defendant, Amaan Khan, 22, of Harden Road, was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter. The fifth man, Iftakhar Ahmed, 53, of Bloxwich Road, who faced murder charges, was found not guilty and cleared of all allegations.
Context and Aftermath of the Attack
Reports indicate that Mr Khan had arrived at the scene armed with two large knives and attempted to attack Zain Raja before being overpowered by the group. This detail adds a layer of complexity to the case, highlighting a violent confrontation that escalated rapidly. The attack has left the local community in Walsall reeling, raising concerns about public safety and violent crime in the area.
A sentencing date for the convicted individuals has not yet been scheduled, as the court proceedings continue to unfold. This case underscores the severe consequences of knife crime and the ongoing efforts by authorities to address such incidents in the West Midlands.
