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Haseeb Majid, 22, was sentenced to a minimum of 26 years in prison for the "brutal" and premeditated murder of Mohammed Duraab Khan, 26, following a dispute over a former girlfriend. The fatal attack, which occurred at a Nottingham petrol station, was described in court as an act of rage rooted in jealousy.
Majid, a man of Pakistani descent from The Meadows, Nottingham, armed himself with a "zombie-style knife" and tracked down Mr. Khan. Wearing a balaclava to conceal his identity, Majid approached Mr. Khan at a Texaco garage on Meadow Lane, where he was a passenger in a car. In a 13-second frenzy, Majid delivered up to 16 stab wounds, killing Mr. Khan at the scene.
A police tribute from Mr. Khan's family, who are also of Pakistani heritage, highlighted his character and devotion. They described Mr. Khan as a "man of honour," deeply rooted in his "religion and cultural background," and a loving son and brother. He was the eldest of his siblings and had worked tirelessly to buy a family home, a testament to his dedication. His father, Sarfraz Khan, described him as his "best friend," and his twin sister, Arshah Khan, stated she was now "just one half of a twin."
Majid's defense team claimed he acted in self-defense, alleging Mr. Khan had threatened him and vandalized his car. However, the jury rejected this claim after a three-week trial, concluding that Majid had acted with "brutal, lethal force." The judge, Steven Coupland, stated that the severity of the attack showed a clear intent to kill and that Majid had not shown a "shred of remorse."
The case serves as a somber reminder of how personal disputes can escalate into fatal violence, leaving a trail of devastation for both families and the wider community.
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