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BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Drug user who killed grandfather gets 21-year minimum jail term
A drug user was being investigated on suspicion of stabbing a family member when he murdered a "low-level" cannabis dealer, a judge has Hussain, 27, of Cades Close, Luton, was told that be must spend at least 21 years in jail after being convicted of 53-year-old David Dosa's at a trial in Luton Crown Court had heard how Mr Dosa, a grandfather, died after being stabbed in the neck outside his flat in Farley Court, Luton, on 15 Michael Kay imposed a mandatory life sentence and said Hussain must serve a minimum jail term of 21 years before parole could be considered. A prosecution barrister told the judge, at Friday's sentencing hearing in Luton Crown Court, that Hussain had been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his step father, Azam Hussain, in April Larkin KC said Hussain had been released on bail pending further investigation - and was under investigation with he killed Mr said the stabbing allegation "remained outstanding".Judge Kay said the case would be considered at a further court hearing on 30 May. Hussain had denied murdering Mr Dosa but was found guilty by a jury earlier this found him not guilty of possessing a bladed said he had gone to Mr Dosa's home to buy cannabis - and fled after Mr Dosa hit he told jurors that he had not been armed with any weapon and had only "pushed" Mr Dosa.. Mr Larkin said Mr Dosa chased Hussain brandishing a walking stick after being attacked - shortly before collapsing and said Hussain tried to "cover his tracks" by resetting his mobile phone and destroying the sim said he left his home and moved to Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire, after Mr Dosa died. Judge Kay had told jurors at the start of the trial that Mr Hussain had been "diagnosed with a learning disability".The judge said evidence suggested that Hussain had "low intellectual functioning".- and an intermediary had sat with Hussain during the trial to help him understand what was being the judge told Hussain on Friday: "There is little, if anything, to suggest there was any mental disorder which reduced your culpability."The judge said he was sure Hussain had taken a knife, or bladed article with him, when he travelled to Mr Dosa's said Hussain had either "intended" to commit an offence or have the knife "available".The judge said evidence suggested that Mr Dosa was a "low-level" cannabis dealer. Mr Dosa had two sons, the judge was son, Adam, told the judge in a victim impact statement that his parents had separated and father had turned to "alcohol and drugs" to "numb the pain".He said he thought his father had been lonely."[My father's] last words to me were 'I love you son. I am so proud of you'," he said."I often beat myself up thinking I could have done more to help him." Barrister Maria Karaiskos KC, who represented Hussain, told the judge there was no evidence of a "motive" for the murder, no evidence of planning or premeditation and no "intention to kill". Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
Luton man fled to Airbnb after murdering grandfather
A 27-year-old man who destroyed his sim card and fled to an Airbnb after killing a grandfather has been convicted of Dosa died after being stabbed in the neck outside his flat in Farley Court in Luton on 15 Hussain, 27, denied murdering the 53-year-old but was found guilty following a trial at Luton Crown were told he fled on an e-scooter and was arrested after being tracked down to Airbnb accommodation in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. Judge Michael Kay is due to sentence Hussain on Ch Insp Nick Gardner, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said after the conviction: "There is no justification, no excuse, and no hiding place for individuals who bring fear and violence into our communities." Hussain had ridden on the e-scooter from his home in Cades Close, Luton, to buy cannabis from Mr Dosa, jurors barrister Sean Larkin KC said evidence suggested that Mr Dosa was a drug user and involved in "some sort" of cannabis pair spoke on the pavement outside the block of flats, as seen on CCTV, and a witness said they appeared to be Larkin said Hussain stabbed the victim and told jurors how Mr Dosa chased his attacker while brandishing his walking stick. "He is now running whilst bleeding," said Mr weapon used was never found, jurors prosecutor said Hussain tried to "frustrate" police by carrying out a factory reset on his phone and that he "wiped" his data shortly after the attack. Hussain claimed he did not stab Mr Dosa, had no intention of hurting him and did not have "any weapons".Mr Dosa attacked and chased him, he told said he had "no idea" Mr Dosa had been stabbed and told the court he saw a "mystery man" near the "back entrance" to the block of flats. The judge told jurors that Hussain had a "communication difficulty" and had been "diagnosed with a learning disability".An intermediary sat with the defendant during the trial to help him understand what was Ch Insp Gardner said there was "no certainty" as to why the pair had a disagreement and added: "Ultimately, we may never know why this tragic incident happened."Bedfordshire Police said he stayed at the Airbnb in an attempt to evade capture. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
Luton man with learning disability denies flats stabbing
A 27-year-old man with a learning disability has told a murder trial he did not stab a grandfather at a block of flats when trying to buy Hussain, who denies murder, told jurors that he pushed 53-year-old David Dosa after they met in Farley Hill, Luton, on 15 August said he hoped to buy drugs, but he did not have "any weapons" and had no intention of hurting Mr Crown Court has heard that Mr Dosa was seen brandishing his walking stick and chasing Mr Hussain after being stabbed in the neck outside his flat in Farley Court. Mr Hussain, who also denies possessing a bladed article, told jurors he wanted cannabis for his birthday and had travelled from his home in Cades Close in the town to see Mr said he had bought cannabis from Mr Dosa before. 'Smacked' "He was not talking to me like he normally would," Mr Hussain told jurors."He was getting a bit aggressive with me."Mr Hussain said they had gone inside the block of flats where Mr Dosa lived and the older man had attacked him."He smacked me with the walking stick," Mr Hussain told the court."He smacked me on my head."I fell to the ground, then he hit my back somehow."I just pushed him; I just opened the door and left, and he chased me." 'Someone else' Mr Hussain said he had "no idea" that Mr Dosa had been said he had seen "a man" at the "back entrance" to the block of flats."The person that I saw," he added."I thought it could have been someone else."I didn't have any weapons or anything." Judge Michael Kay has told jurors that Mr Hussain had a "communication difficulty" and had been "diagnosed with a learning disability".An intermediary has been with Mr Hussain during the trial to help him understand what was being said. 'Bleeding' Prosecuting barrister Sean Larkin KC had earlier told jurors how Mr Hussain travelled to Mr Dosa's home on an two men had been seen talking outside the home and their meeting was captured on Dosa had turned and walked along the path towards his home - followed by Mr later Mr Hussain ran back down the path followed by Mr Dosa."Mr Dosa has been stabbed," Mr Larkin told jurors. "He is now running whilst bleeding. He is chasing after Mr Hussain with his walking stick."He said Mr Dosa died shortly afterwards and the weapon used to stab Mr Dosa had never been found."The prosecution case is that Mr Hussain stabbed Mr Dosa in the neck with the bladed article that has never been recovered," the prosecuting counsel Hussain had been arrested at an address in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire after Mr Dosa died, jurors suggested that Mr Dosa, who used a walking stick "on occasions", was a drug user and involved in "some sort" of supply of cannabis, Mr Larkin trial continues. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Luton stab victim died after giving chase with stick
A stabbing victim chased his attacker brandishing a walking stick shortly before dying, a prosecutor has told a Dosa, 53, ran after Yasar Hussain, 27, after being stabbed in the neck near his flat in Farley Court, Luton, in August 2024, said barrister Sean Larkin Hussain, who was riding an e-scooter, got away from Mr Dosa, Mr Larkin told the a jury at Luton Crown Court. Jurors heard that Mr Hussain denied murder and possessing a "bladed article", and had told police, "it is not me". Mr Larkin outlined the prosecution case when the trial began on Monday. He said evidence suggested that Mr Dosa, who used a walking stick "on occasions", was a drug user and involved in "some sort" of supply of Hussain, who was living in Cades Close, Luton, had travelled to Mr Dosa's home on the e-scooter on 15 two men had been seen talking on a pavement outside the block of flats where Mr Dosa lived and their meeting was captured on CCTV.A witness said they appeared to be arguing, Mr Larkin told the trial. Mr Dosa had turned and walked along the path towards his home - followed by Mr later Mr Hussain ran back down the path, towards the pavement, followed by Mr Dosa."Mr Dosa has been stabbed," Mr Larkin told jurors. "He is now running whilst bleeding."Mr Larkin added: "He is chasing after Mr Hussain with his walking stick."He said the weapon used has never been found. Mr Larkin said Mr Hussain carried out a "factory reset" on his phone and "wiped" off data shortly after Mr Dosa was suggested that those steps were an attempt to "frustrate" police."The prosecution case is that Mr Hussain stabbed Mr Dosa in the neck with the bladed article that has never been recovered," Mr Larkin told the trial."He just says 'it was not me who did it'." Moved address Mr Hussain moved to an address in Friarage Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the day after the incident, Mr Larkin Larkin added the day after Mr Dosa died, police had also been called by Mr Hussain's sister, Sonia Ackhar."She called the police and said, 'he is talking about stabbing. He has started talking about killing'," Mr Larkin told Hussain was arrested in Aylesbury, Mr Larkin told the Larkin said Mr Hussain had told police: "I am not well. It is not me. It is not me. It was never me. It was him. He is a bastard." Judge Michael Kay told jurors at the start if the trial that Mr Hussain had a "communication difficulty" and had been "diagnosed with a learning disability".The judge said an intermediary would sit with Mr Hussain during the trial and could help him understand what was being had earlier indicated that Mr Hussain had also lived in Buxton Road, trial continues. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Man with 'learning disability' goes on trial for Luton murder
A man with a "learning disability" has gone on trial accused of Hussain, 27, denies murdering David Dosa, 53, in Luton on 15 August 2024.A judge began overseeing a trial at Luton Crown Court on Monday and gave jurors some detail about the defendant's condition. Judge Michael Kay said Mr Hussain, from Buxton Road in the town, had a "communication difficulty" and had been "diagnosed with a learning disability". The judge said an intermediary would sit with Mr Hussain during the trial and could help him understand what was being were told the accused had pleaded not guilty to murder and not guilty to possessing a bladed have said that Mr Dosa died after being stabbed outside his home on Farley Court in Kay told jurors the trial was expected to end within a fortnight. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
