PRESTON MAN JAILED FOR LIFE FOR MURDERING WIFE OVER MEAL DISPUTE
The proceedings at Preston Crown Court revealed that Jamal Khan, a 52-year-old resident of Preston in Lancashire, intentionally assaulted his wife, Humera Khan, in their home during February, which led to her death.
The attack involved using a lump hammer to strike her head, causing severe injuries after a disagreement over her not preparing a meal.
At the time of the assault, Humera was working on a sewing machine and later succumbed to her injuries in hospital.
Initially, Khan was detained on charges of wounding, but subsequent investigations and her death led to his re-arrest for murder.
After a trial lasting a week, the jury convicted him of murder, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years.
The court characterized the assault as a 'ferocious attack' and expressed sorrow over the tragic death of Humera Khan, who was in her own home, a place where she should have been safe.
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s and her death led to his re-arrest for murder. After a trial lasting a week, the jury convicted him of murder, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years. The court characterized the assault as a 'ferocio...
Life or indeterminate sentence
a week
After a trial lasting a week, the jury convicted him of murder, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years
Prison sentence
a week
After a trial lasting a week, the jury convicted him of murder, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years
