Man jailed after paralysing victim in dumbbell attack in Derby
A man has been jailed after attacking another man with a dumbbell in Derby.
A man has been jailed for 28 years after attempting to murder a man with a dumbbell in Derby.
Abdusalam Hassan, 27, attacked his victim on Abbey Street at around 7pm on 2 October 2024, hitting him a total of 31 times and leaving him unconscious on the street.
Hassan first spotted his victim at a shop and returned home to Burton Road to arm himself with a dumbbell. He then waited until his victim turned onto Abbey Road before hitting him over the head and repeatedly beating him until he lost consciousness.
Hassan's victim needed emergency surgery and has been left with brain damage, paralysis to one side of his body, and now requires significant at-home care.
It's believed Hassan was exacting revenge from an earlier attack from the victim and another man, also in October.
Hassan admitted the assault but denied attempted murder. However, he was found guilty following a trial at Derby Crown Court in April.
Hassan was sentenced to 28 years in prison and given an extended license period of four years during an appearance at Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court on Monday 7 July.
After the hearing, Detective Inspector Tony Owen, who led the investigation, said: “Abdusalam Hassan is a very dangerous individual and I have absolutely no doubt that he intended to kill his victim.
“This was a sustained, brutal attack for which Hassan showed no mercy. His victim’s life has been considerably changed as a result of his vicious actions.
“On behalf of the team of dedicated officers who worked on this case, we are pleased to see that Hassan has been put behind bars and taken off our streets.
“He will have a considerable amount of time to consider the consequences of his vicious actions whilst sitting in a prison cell.
“This was a brutal attack that simply should never have happened. No matter what the circumstances are, violence is never the answer.”