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A jealous brute who savagely murdered his romantic rival with a 12in zombie knife in a horrifying avenue assault has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Haseeb Majid, 22, stabbed Mohammed Duraab Khan, 26, sixteen instances at a Texaco petrol station in Nottingham on January 31 this 12 months. Despite the swift response of emergency companies to Meadow Lane, Mr Khan tragically succumbed to his accidents shortly after.

The chilling assault was caught on CCTV, main police to Majid, who had sustained a knee damage through the brutal onslaught. He tried to argue that he had acted in self-defence and “lost control”, however a jury discovered him responsible of homicide earlier this month.

Today, he obtained a life sentence and was ordered to serve a minimal of 26 years behind bars. During the three-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, it emerged that there was animosity between the 2 males after Majid’s former girlfriend rekindled her relationship with Mr Khan.

On the day of the assault, Mr Khan had been getting back from Gatwick Airport the place he had dropped off relations. He and a buddy stopped on the petrol station for meals. As his buddy was filling up the automotive, Majid, clad in a black coat and ski masks, stormed onto the forecourt. He yanked open the motive force’s door and commenced stabbing at Mr Khan, who was seated within the passenger seat.

In an appalling show of violence that shocked onlookers, Mr Khan was brutally murdered in entrance of a crowd when Majid emerged from his automobile and stabbed him 16 instances, with essentially the most deadly wound penetrating 22cm into Mr Khans physique. Despite the efforts of the general public and emergency companies, his life couldn’t be saved and he perished on the scene.

Majid’s seize ensued swiftly after footage revealed his Ford Focus performing a U-turn to tail Mr Khan’s automotive, resulting in his arrest the next day. The grief-stricken household of Mr Khan honoured the “remarkable young man.”

Releasing a heartfelt assertion, they mentioned: “Duraab was a remarkable young man whose life, though tragically cut short, was filled with love, laughter, and an unyielding dedication to his family and friends.

“Duraab was a person of honour, deeply rooted within the values of his faith and cultural background. He knew easy methods to present respect to his elders, to girls, and to youngsters. He lived by a code of honour that outlined his each motion and interplay. His brutal homicide has taken away a brother, a buddy, a nephew, and a son from those that beloved him unconditionally.”

Detective Inspector Kaz Smithson of Nottinghamshire Police condemned the heinous act, stating: “Mr Khan’s killing by the hands of Majid was savage and utterly mindless. Majid should additionally now reside with the results of what he did that day as he begins a life sentence.”