WASIF HUSSAIN AND NABELA TABASSUM ATTACK IN KINGS NORTON LEADS TO GUILTY VERDICTS

In a disturbing case that unfolded in Kings Norton, 21-year-old Wasif Hussain and 19-year-old Nabela Tabassum were found guilty of attempting to murder their stepmother, Arifa Nazmin. The brutal assault took place within the confines of their family home, where the two perpetrators launched a violent attack on Nazmin, armed with a hammer and a knife.

According to court proceedings, the attack was carried out while both Hussain and Tabassum were wearing animal masks, adding a sinister element to the assault. They struck Nazmin multiple times with the hammer, causing her to gasp for breath and plead for mercy, footage from the incident revealed. The victim sustained defensive injuries from the knife, including cuts and a stab wound to her arm, yet remarkably managed to escape the scene and seek help.

The incident occurred on January 29 of the previous year, shocking the local community and prompting a swift police response. The following day, law enforcement officers tracked down and apprehended both suspects at a hotel in Bolton, ending their brief flight from justice.

During the trial, emotions ran high as Hussain broke down in tears upon hearing the jury’s verdict, which unanimously found him guilty of attempted murder. Nabela Tabassum was convicted by a majority of 11 to one. Both are scheduled to be sentenced on May 21, after undergoing probation and psychiatric assessments to evaluate their mental state and potential for rehabilitation.

Throughout the court proceedings, Hussain offered a disturbing insight into his mindset, describing the victim as 'hostile' and blaming her for making him feel unwelcome in the family home. He was quoted as saying, 'I don't want to kill you,' during the attack, indicating conflicting emotions and possible remorse. Conversely, Tabassum claimed her participation was solely under her husband's instructions, citing fear as her motivation.

Evidence presented in court revealed that the couple had purchased materials for their violent plan, including animal masks, and had contemplated disposing of the body by burning it in the garden, suggesting premeditation and a calculated intent to conceal their crime. The case has left the community in shock, raising questions about domestic violence and the influence of fear and coercion within family dynamics in Kings Norton.