Hull murder victim named as Sachin Hawkins

The 19 year old died in a stabbing on Wednesday

19 year old Sachin Hawkins
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 17th Nov 2023

The mother of a man who died in a stabbing in Hull says he was loved by everyone.

Tributes are being paid to 19 year old Sachin Hawkins, whose death in the city is being treated as murder.

Emergency services were called to a property in Hardy Street on Wednesday evening (15th November), where they found Sachin with serious injuries.

Despite best efforts, he died in hospital a short time later.

Sachin's mother says her son who wanted to make everyone proud and he was loved by many.

“He was a young man who wanted to be an aspiring special education teacher.

“He loved his family and friends, they meant the world to him. He wanted to make everyone proud and was a role model for the younger generation.

“Sachin was loved by everyone.”

Sachin’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Humberside Police say they have asked for privacy at this incredibly difficult time.

24 year old Syed Hussain-Kazi, who's from the area, is accused of murder.

He appeared at Hull Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody to appear at Hull Crown Court on Monday 20th November.

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