Two Men Jailed for Brutal Birmingham Murder
Two men have been sentenced to life behind bars after a savage assault in Birmingham left Craig Dean, aka “Yankee,” dead. The victim was brutally beaten outside a Moseley home following a text argument on July 7.
Stomping Attack Outside Springfield Road Home
Hamza Khan, 23, and Mohammed Rahman, 25, pulled up in a Vauxhall Corsa just before 5 pm. They launched a vicious attack on Craig, stomping on his head even after he collapsed. They then fled, leaving him critical on the pavement.
Fast Police Action Seals the Killers’ Fate
- Around-the-clock investigation launched immediately.
- Craig was taken off life support just two days later.
- CCTV footage and forensic evidence tied Khan and Rahman to the murder.
- Khan caught at Worcestershire holiday rental on July 16.
- Rahman arrested trying to flee at Heathrow on July 25.
Justice Served: Life Sentences Handed Down
Both men were convicted of murder at Birmingham Crown Court last month. On February 24, Khan was jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years. Rahman also got life, handed 17 years and six months minimum.
A brutal, senseless killing that shook the Birmingham community finally met with justice.
