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Samad Hussain, a 32-year-old resident of Ralph Road, Alum Rock, has been sentenced to two years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court after admitting to a sustained campaign of domestic abuse against his estranged wife. The custodial sentence, handed down on 11 August, follows Hussain’s guilty pleas to five counts of assault, criminal damage regarding the destruction of his victim's mobile telephone, and possession of cannabis. Presiding over the case, Judge Peter Carr noted that repeated offending whilst on bail warranted an immediate custodial sentence, concluding that only a term of imprisonment adequately reflected the catalogue of violence.
The court heard that the couple had been married for two years, representing the defendant's first romantic relationship. The complainant, who is 17 years his senior, sought a formal separation, which triggered a series of violent and verbally abusive reactions from Hussain. Daily Dazzling Dawn understands from court proceedings that prosecutor Ibrahim Ilyas detailed how Hussain subjected the victim to repeated belittling remarks, including telling her "you're lucky I'm with you" during the prolonged abuse.
Prosecution evidence detailed five separate violent incidents spanning several months. The violence commenced on 5 August of the previous year when the victim visited Hussain’s home to obtain his signature on divorce papers; Hussain kicked her and used a hammer to destroy her mobile telephone. On 12 August, a subsequent argument concerning the separation resulted in Hussain pushing her down a flight of stairs.
Further incidents occurred following an evening spent together in October, during which Hussain spat in the victim's face, pulled her hair, and slapped both sides of her face after she reiterated her request to end the marriage. On 1 January, a jealous Hussain punched her in the face. The final and most severe incident occurred on 19 January, when Hussain punched the victim once again, causing her head to strike the corner of a radiator.
Defending counsel Esther Berry-Benton presented mitigating circumstances, submitting that Hussain’s mental health had declined following a road traffic collision in 2022 that left him with physical injuries restricting his ability to work. The court heard that Hussain lacked the interpersonal skills to handle the marital breakdown constructively, leading him to turn to alcohol and cannabis. The defence confirmed Hussain accepted that he had handled the separation in the worst possible manner.
Following the conclusion of the sentencing proceedings, West Midlands Police released Hussain’s custody photograph, marking the formal resolution of the case.
