JANBAZ TARIN'S HORRIFIC MURDERS IN BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL LEAD TO LIFE SENTENCE

Janbaz Tarin, a 21-year-old man from Birmingham, was handed a life sentence after pleading guilty to the brutal murders of his former partner, Oudeh, and her mother. The tragic incident unfolded outside Saleem's residence in Solihull on the evening of August 27.

Throughout their relationship, Tarin exhibited abusive behavior, and even after they separated, he continued to harass Oudeh despite a court order forbidding him from doing so. His relentless pursuit culminated on the night of the attack, when he tracked down Oudeh and her mother, having spent the entire day searching for them. In a violent and frenzied assault, Tarin stabbed both women multiple times.

The court heard that Saleem, Oudeh’s mother, was attempting to shield her daughter during the attack. She was dragged along and repeatedly stabbed, trying to protect her family from Tarin’s violence. Oudeh was stabbed twice in the chest before Tarin fled the scene. He was later apprehended three days after going on the run, following a police manhunt.

The judge at Birmingham Crown Court described Tarin’s actions as devastating, emphasizing that he had 'destroyed an entire family.' Tarin was sentenced to a minimum of 32 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after that period. The court also learned that Oudeh had previously left Tarin after discovering he had a secret wife and children in Afghanistan. She had taken legal steps to protect herself, including obtaining a court order against him.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, Nour Norris, Tarin’s girlfriend, expressed her frustration, claiming that authorities could have done more to prevent the murders. She revealed that Tarin had threatened to kill her if she ever left him. The case also prompted investigations into police handling of the situation, as Oudeh and her mother had contacted police three times on the night of the attack to report Tarin’s threats, yet the violence still occurred shortly afterward.

Both women, born in Syria, became victims of domestic violence and highlighted ongoing issues within the justice system regarding the protection of victims. The case has drawn widespread attention to the dangers of unaddressed abuse and the importance of timely intervention by authorities.