ALAA UDDIN'S SHOCKING CRIMINAL PAST EXPOSED IN ABERYSTWYTH AND FFOSYFFIN

In a startling revelation, Ala Uddin, a 44-year-old man with a deeply troubling criminal history, has been allowed to continue working as a Domino's pizza delivery driver in Aberystwyth, despite his extensive and serious motoring record, which includes a conviction for murder.

Uddin’s employment status came under scrutiny after it was disclosed that he had accumulated an astonishing 35 penalty points on his driving license, making him one of the few drivers in the United Kingdom to retain their license with such a high tally. His record includes a series of motoring offences, culminating in a recent incident where he was found driving with a defective tyre and without valid insurance.

Remarkably, Uddin’s employment persisted even after these violations, with reports indicating that he was still working within the Aberystwyth outlet, now assigned to a role behind the counter following his license ban. The local franchise owner confirmed Uddin’s continued employment but stated that Domino’s corporate had instructed them to refrain from further comment.

The background of Uddin’s criminal history is as disturbing as it is extensive. Court records reveal that he was convicted of murder in 1993 for the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy during a dispute fueled by religious differences. He served seven years in prison and remains on life licence, meaning he is subject to ongoing supervision and restrictions.

Further complicating his criminal record, Uddin was also jailed in Swansea in 2009 for two years, which was later reduced to one year on appeal, after he was convicted of stabbing a colleague in a meat processing plant in Llanybydder. Despite these serious convictions, he was able to secure employment with Domino’s, raising questions about the company’s vetting procedures, as they reportedly do not routinely conduct criminal background checks on their delivery staff.

Uddin’s motoring record is equally troubling. In January, he appeared before Aberystwyth magistrates with 29 penalty points, claiming that a driving ban would cause him exceptional hardship due to the impact on his employment and family. The court accepted this argument, allowing him to retain his license at that time. However, his luck ran out last week when he was finally banned from driving for six months after pleading guilty to additional offences, including driving with a defective tyre and without insurance.

During the incident on January 28, Uddin was stopped by PC Phil Westbury on Heol y Bont in Penparcau, Ceredigion. Checks revealed that the front nearside tyre of his Honda Civic was worn beyond legal limits, and further investigation showed that his insurance policy was invalidated by the insurers, who had backdated the policy after discovering he had failed to declare prior convictions.

Legal representatives for Uddin argued that he had taken steps to ensure his vehicle was compliant, noting that even the police officer initially failed to detect the defective tyre without using a gauge. They also highlighted that Uddin possessed an insurance certificate on the day of the stop, although the policy had been invalidated afterward.

Uddin expressed remorse for his motoring offences, apologizing to the court for his actions. Despite this, he was handed a six-point penalty for the no-insurance offence, bringing his total to 35 points, and was subsequently banned from driving for six months under the totting-up procedure. He was also fined £220 and ordered to pay costs of £97.

This case raises serious concerns about the vetting processes of employers like Domino’s, especially given that criminal records checks are not routinely performed on delivery drivers. The fact that Uddin’s murder conviction remains unspent means it was legally required to be disclosed to his employer, yet it appears this information was not a barrier to his continued employment.

Statistics from the DVLA indicate that only a handful of drivers in Britain have been permitted to retain their licenses with such high penalty point totals, including one driver in the Liverpool area with an astonishing 45 points. The case of Ala Uddin underscores the potential risks posed by inadequate background checks and the importance of stricter employment screening procedures in the food delivery industry.