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Violent burglars raided Stratford home and attacked victims with metal pole before stabbing man in armpit

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Vincent
Published date11 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
These attacks included Khan stabbing the male in the armpit causing an arterial bleed. After severely assaulting both victims, Murad and Khan left, taking items of the victims’ property with them, including phones and a driving licence

Detectives launched an urgent investigation and identified Murad and Kahn as the men responsible. Both men evaded police and an extensive manhunt under the name Operation Slipton was conducted by the Predatory Offender Unit led by Detective Sergeant Richard Bunning. Thanks to evidence gathered through phone data, both men were located and arrested in July 2021.

Officers obtained a wide range of evidence including CCTV footage, details gathered on social media and identification procedures. The victims bravely identified the defendants when they were in custody.

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...

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