Six Men Guilty of Chasing and Killing Shamus Hussain in Dewsbury Park
Six men have been found guilty of the brutal murder of 25-year-old Shamus Hussain in Dewsbury. Last July, Shamus was chased into Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury Moor, before being violently attacked and stabbed to death.
Meet the Gang Behind the Murder
- Saqlain Ali, 21, Pilgrim Drive – Murder
- Basit Ali, 31, Pilgrim Drive – Murder
- Sakeb Ali Khan, 32, Pilgrim Drive – Murder
- Zeeshan Khan, 19, Pilgrim Crescent – Murder
- Asim Akram, 21, Pilgrim Crescent – Manslaughter
- Faizaan Akram, 19, Pilgrim Crescent – Manslaughter
Brutal Attack with Bats, Hockey Sticks and Knives
On the evening of 12 July last year, following a row, the gang tracked Shamus into Crow Nest Park. They launched a savage assault armed with baseball bats, hockey sticks, and knives. Shamus was stabbed twice in the back, suffering fatal injuries in a ruthless ambush.
Police Crack Case Using CCTV Footage
West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) led a tireless investigation. Officers pieced together Shamus’s last moments by scouring CCTV footage from the park and surrounding streets. Their dogged work secured convictions, bringing justice for the young victim.
