Four Gangsters Jailed for Murder of Abdullah Hassan in Sheffield
Fatal Shooting Shakes Sheffield Flats
On 9 April 2023, chaos erupted outside Callow Drive flats in Sheffield after a shooting left 26-year-old Abdullah Hassan dead. Despite frantic efforts from residents and paramedics, Abdullah died at the scene from a single gunshot wound to the thigh.
CCTV and Phone Data Expose Ruthless Drug Feud
A weeks-long bitter drug dispute turned deadly when Demi Dunford, 29, allegedly masterminded a plan to lure Abdullah outside before the gang opened fire. At Sheffield Crown Court, she and co-conspirators Alex Taff, 31, Andrew Horton, 48, and Osai Williams, 29, were found guilty of murder.
Desperate Cover-Up Fails
The killers fled Sheffield immediately, scrubbing a vehicle linked to the crime to hide evidence. Their attempts to cover their tracks were thwarted when Emma Horton, 38—Andrew Horton’s sister—was caught and convicted for conspiring to pervert the course of justice by arranging the car cleaning.
Verdicts and Upcoming Sentencing
- Demi Dunford: Guilty of murder plus two drug charges
- Alex Taff: Guilty of murder
- Andrew Horton: Guilty of murder and conspiracy to pervert justice
- Osai Williams: Guilty of murder
- Emma Horton: Guilty of conspiracy to pervert justice
The gang face sentencing on 16 January 2026 at Sheffield Crown Court.
Police Deliver Stark Warning After Verdict
Senior Investigating Officer Det Ch Insp Andy Knowles said: “Justice has been secured for Abdullah. The ripple effect of drugs and firearms spreads fear and destabilises neighbourhoods.”
He added the verdict sends a “strong message” to those involved in gun crime and drug dealings. Detective Knowles also thanked officers and the public for their role in the long and complex investigation.
