Man jailed for murder of man in his Birmingham home
Wallis Webb was stabbed to death in Erdington in January 2024.
Last updated 17th Jan 2025
A man has been jailed for life for stabbing a man to death in his home in Birmingham.
Sakander Hussain stabbed Wallis Webb multiple times at his home in Baldmoor Lake Road, Erdington on 31 January 2024.
The body of Wallis was found almost a week later after his brother, who lived abroad, raised concerns.
Police found he had picked someone up just before midnight on 30 January, and they were seen leaving his property just before 4am.
Later that morning, and for multiple days following, bank cards belonging to Wallis were used at several shops across Birmingham and online for a shopping delivery.
On 7 February, officers arrested Sakander Hussain. The 25-year-old of Knights Close had used Wallis's bank cards totalling over £400 in the days after fatally stabbing the 65-years-old.
He was later charged with murder and fraud by false representation. Hussain pleaded guilty to fraud but denied murdering Wallis.
Following a four-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court, Hussain was found guilty at a trial in September.
Hussain was today (17 January) sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 21 years in jail.
The family of Wallis paid tribute to him saying: "Wallis had a passion for fairness in life and always tried to help people, this was signified when he became a member of the local council.
"He was kind-hearted, caring and compassionate, and he would do anything for anyone.
"He had a passion for cooking, and we were always treated when enjoying his food.
"We are devastated at his loss and we all miss him desperately."
Detective Inspector Nick Barnes, said: “As soon as the murder investigation was launched, our team worked tirelessly on this case and to bring justice to the family of Wallis.
“This was a heinous crime with an elderly victim who should have been safe within his own home.
“The fact that Hussain went on to use his bank cards after he had left him dead demonstrates the callousness of the crime. Hussain even had the presence of mind to set up an online shopping delivery to his home address within hours of the killing. “He has not offered an ounce of remorse and deserves to spend a significant number of years behind bars.
“I am pleased we have been able to secure justice for the family.”