Horror Attack: Mum Stabbed and Baby Brutally Assaulted in Shocking Home Horror
Aamer Araf unleashed a terrifying attack on a 37-year-old woman and her seven-month-old son at their Mansion Drive home in the early hours of 28 May. Armed with a kitchen knife, he stabbed the mother repeatedly until she lost consciousness. Terrified neighbours rushed to help – but the nightmare wasn’t over.
Baby Used as a Human Shield in Sickening Assault
Araf dragged the infant upstairs, swinging him by his legs and banging his head against the walls. When police arrived, Araf held the baby hostage to avoid arrest. Officers had to Taser him before rescuing the tot and getting urgent medical help.
The baby was rushed to hospital with critical head injuries. His mother suffered stab wounds to her face, hands, and thigh, plus a fractured hand.
Jail for Paranoid Schizophrenic Attacker
The 33-year-old was arrested for attempted murder but pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm at wolverhampton-crown-court/" title="Wolverhampton Crown Court" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="892">Wolverhampton Crown Court on 30 April. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and a habitual cannabis user, Araf was sentenced to 12 years in prison, reduced to eight for an early guilty plea. He will serve an additional four years on licence after release.
Police Warn of Rising Domestic Abuse and Offer Support
“This was a dreadful incident with mother and son suffering terrible injuries,” said Detective Constable Deb Bullman. “Remarkably, the little boy has made an astonishing recovery, though he will need ongoing monitoring. His mother still faces physical and mental scars and is receiving support.”
DC Bullman added domestic abuse remains a top priority. Police have seen a 17% rise in domestic-related incidents since the pandemic began but vow to keep the pressure on offenders.
“We respond to over 200 domestic abuse incidents daily. If you don’t feel safe, please seek help. We have specially trained officers working with support groups and charities to protect victims and bring perpetrators to justice.”
Where to Get Help
- Visit West Midlands Police Domestic Abuse Support
- Check out No Excuse For Abuse for advice and resources
- Use the Home Office’s new ‘Ask for ANI’ scheme to get immediate help from your local pharmacy if you’re a victim of domestic abuse
