Man Fatally Stabbed in Quiet Village Brawl
Police and ambulance crews rushed to a disturbance near the Co-op on Somercotes Hill on 25 November 2021. At the scene, Peeshang Sleman was found injured and rushed to Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre, but tragically, he was pronounced dead.
Five Men Charged – Sentences Delivered
- Herish Zandi, 30, of Somercotes Hill, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to nine years behind bars.
- Danyaal Panahi, 23, from Kelvedon Gardens, Nottingham, and Sam Mohazeri, 25, of Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, both admitted violent disorder. They each received prison terms of two years and 11 months.
- Two others, Mohammed Rassuli and Mohamad Ali Shekak, had their charges dropped.
Detective’s Warning After Fatal Stabbing
“Somercotes is a quiet village within our county but in the early hours of 25 November 2021 disorder broke out between two groups,” said Detective Inspector Steve Shaw. “The result was Peeshang Sleman was fatally stabbed and another male seriously injured.” “Whilst the conviction shows Zandi may not have intended to kill, it highlights the deadly risk of carrying a knife. Anyone going out in public armed can cause death or serious injury, no matter the initial intent.”
