Hull man who stabbed his housemate found guilty of murder
Police have called him a 'dangerous offender'
A ‘dangerous offender’ who killed his housemate has been found guilty of murder.
Syed Hussain-Kazi, 25, of Hardy Street, Hull was found guilty of murdering 19-year-old Sachin Hawkins last week, Friday 19 April, following a seven-day trial at Hull Crown Court.
On Wednesday 15 November 2023 Hussain-Kazi was helping to tidy his shared student house when he got into a verbal argument with Sachin.
Hussain-Kazi held Sachin against the wall and stabbed him with a kitchen knife before fleeing the property.
Emergency services attended and Sachin was taken to hospital where he died a short time later from a fatal stab wound.
Officers carried out a swift search of the area and Hussain-Kazi was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder.
On Friday 19 April, the jury returned a guilty verdict for Hussain-Kazi and he is due to be sentenced on Wednesday 24 April.
Senior Investigating Officer in the case Detective Chief Inspector Jayne Goodens said: “This was a violent and vicious attack which has left a family heartbroken and facing life without their son.
“In a moment of anger, Hussain-Kazi took away Sachin’s future and I am reassured that this dangerous offender is now facing time behind bars.
“I want to take this opportunity to praise Sachin’s family and friends for the bravery and utmost respect that they have demonstrated throughout the investigative process.
“Whilst this conclusion will never bring Sachin back, I hope it brings them a sense of justice.”