Asim Hasan, a 34-year-old traffic warden, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Aisha Hasan, 32.
The Old Bailey heard that Asim stabbed Aisha 26 times with a large kitchen knife in their home on Burrard Road in Canning Town while their young children were present.
The attack was described as "ferocious and quite savage" by the prosecutor, resulting in severe injuries that ultimately led to Aisha's death.
Following the attack that occured on May 19, 2022, Asim dialled emergency services and admitted to stabbing his wife when the police arrived at the scene.
Despite his claims that he did not intend to harm her, the court found him guilty of murder.
A post-mortem examination revealed the extreme force used, which caused a piece of Aisha's skull to break off.
During the trial, it was revealed that Asim had joined a dating app because he believed he was entitled to have a second wife.
The judge emphasised that Asim had a history of violence towards his wife, and the prolonged attack would have caused her immense suffering.
As a result, he was sentenced to a minimum of 21 years before he is eligible for parole.
The trial provided further details of the deteriorating relationship between Asim and Aisha, including arguments and physical altercations.
Aisha had sent a distressing message to friends, expressing concerns for her children's well-being.
Asim claimed that he had been provoked and had acted in self-defense, stating that he did not intend to kill Aisha.
The trial continues as Asim maintains his denial of murder, but the court has rendered its verdict and handed down the life sentence on Thursday (06).
Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in northwest of London, in July 2024. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Crossbow murderer found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who murdered three women in a crossbow and stabbing attack has been found guilty of raping one of them, his ex-girlfriend, a British court ruled on Thursday.
Kyle Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in Bushey, northwest of London, in July 2024.
The attack led to a manhunt before Clifford was found injured hours later in a north London cemetery.
A jury at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday convicted Clifford of raping 25-year-old Louise Hunt before killing her.
His sentencing for all the crimes is scheduled for Tuesday.
Clifford had admitted to murdering Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Louise and Hannah, 28. He had also pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and possessing offensive weapons but denied raping Louise.
During the trial, the court heard that after killing Carol Hunt, Clifford waited for an hour before attacking Louise, tying her up, raping her, and then killing her with a crossbow. He later killed Hannah when she returned home from work.
The prosecution described Clifford, a former soldier, as committing a "violent, sexual act of spite" and said he was "enraged" after Louise ended their 18-month relationship. They told the court that he had "carefully planned" the attack.
Less than 24 hours before the killings, Clifford had searched for a podcast by social media influencer Andrew Tate, according to the prosecution. They argued that the murders were driven by the "violent misogyny promoted" by Tate.
Justice Joel Bennathan called Clifford’s crimes "dreadful" and "almost unspeakable".
(With inputs from AFP)