Pair jailed for brutally attacking man and woman with metal poles in Stratford burglary

A man was stabbed in the armpit during the vicious attack
Abdul Hussain Khan, left, and Hasan Murad, right, were jailed for brutal assault and burglary in Stratford
Metropolitan Police
Jacob Phillips11 April 2024
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Two men have been jailed after breaking into a home in Stratford and brutally attacking a man and woman with metal poles.

Hasan Murad, 23, from Bethnal Green, and Abdul Hussain Khan, 24, from Whitechapel, stole items including phones and a driving licence from the property before fleeing the scene on June 11 2021.

A man was stabbed in the armpit by Khan during the violent burglary, causing an arterial bleed, police said.

Both victims suffered from severe injuries.

An extensive manhunt was launched to find Murad and Khan and they were arrested in July 2021.

Murad and Khan were jailed for 14 years and six months, and 11 years at Snaresbrook Crown Court on April 3 this year.

The pair had been found guilty on September 6 of grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary.

Detective Chief Inspector Claudine Davie said: “We hope the sentences handed to Murad and Khan gives the victims in this case the justice that they deserve. This was a heinous attack that used brutal violence.

“I’d like to thank DC Brunning who was the officer in charge of this case for his tireless work. I’d also like to thank the team in the Predatory Offender Unit for apprehending these dangerous individuals, arresting them and taking them off the streets.”

Detective Constable Brunning added: “I’d like to thank the prosecution for their great work as well as Social Services for supporting the victims. But most of all I want to commend the victims for their bravery in coming forward. If you have been a victim of assault or burglary then please speak to us be either calling 101 or 999 if it’s an emergency.”

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