Several men sentenced following violent Rotherham attack
The group were sentenced to over eighteen years in prison
South Yorkshire Police are praising the work of its officers after seven men were jailed for a violent attack on a man.
The incident took place on February 21st, 2021 in the Herringthorpe area of Rotherham and initially involved the victim and 51-year-old Talhat Mughal.
After the initial fight between the two, Talhat brought in son Muhammad Uwais Mughal and brother Mohammed Basharat Mughal - who drove to the victim's home.
The group of men then attacked the victim again outside his house, kicking him to the ground.
A second car carrying Talhat's brother Mohammed Tabarak and son Wakaas, Mohammed Basharat's son Hamza and cousin Ahmed Mughal also arrived on the scene shortly after.
The four men went on to inflict further injuries on the victim, with Basharat being seen holding a machete in the midst of the altercation. Others were seen holding large sticks.
Basharat was later seen throwing the knife away at a neighbouring house before leaving the scene.
The attack left the victim seriously injured, with significant facial injuries, as well as a stab wound to the knee. The victim's brother also was injured in the attack, with severe facial injuries being inflicted, resulting in fractured bones.
Four members of the family were arrested immediately following the incident, with the remaining three being arrested over the coming days.
CCTV footage of the incident was gathered, and eyewitness reports played a large role in the conviction of the group.
Speaking following the sentencings, Detective Constable Amy Griffiths from South Yorkshire Police said: "I would like to thank all of the victims in this case and their families for their bravery and perseverance throughout this investigation.
"Not only did they suffer physical injuries in this attack, but they are now left dealing with the mental impact that this has had on them. I hope today’s sentences have given the victim's some form of closure."
All seven men were sentenced to their respective jail sentences on Friday (September 13th), with Mohammed Basharat Mughal receiving the longest sentence of six years and six months.
Talhat Mughal and Mohammad Tabarak Mughal were both sentenced to five years and seven months in jail each.
Ahmed Mughal and Muhammad Uwais Mughal were also both sentenced to respective jail terms of two years and four months.
Hamza and Wakaas Mughal were also sentenced to 23 months in prison, which will be suspended for two years.