Taxi Boss Murdered in Revenge Attack: Plotter Caught
Akeel Hussain played a key role in the brutal killing of taxi firm manager Mohammed Haroon Zeb, aka Haroon, in a deadly family feud. Haroon, 39, was shot in the head outside his home in Queens Cross in the early hours of 31 January 2021. Despite being rushed to hospital, he died later that day.
Evidence Points to Hussain’s Dark Role
Police pieced together phone records and social media messages to nail Hussain’s involvement in the carefully planned hit. Just weeks earlier, Hussain himself had been injured after being hit by a car.
Two men caught firing from a Volkswagen Golf with false plates were convicted of murder and handed a combined 60-year jail term earlier this year.
Hussain Found Guilty of Manslaughter
After a trial at wolverhampton-crown-court/" title="Wolverhampton Crown Court" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="938">Wolverhampton Crown Court which wrapped up on 14 November, 23-year-old Hussain, from Dudley, was found guilty of manslaughter. He is already behind bars following convictions for violent disorder and possession with intent to supply drugs. His sentencing is set for 1 December.
Accomplice Convicted for Cover-Up
Mohammed Rafiq, 22, also from Dudley, helped hide the getaway car, which was eventually found in Telford. He was convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice and will be sentenced alongside Hussain on 1 December.
