Birmingham's February 2026 Criminals Jailed: A Month of Shocking Crimes
In February 2026, Birmingham courts handed down significant prison sentences to a range of offenders, from one of the city's most disturbing murderers to deadly drug dealers and sexual predators. This month's cases highlight serious crimes that have impacted communities across the city.
Teenage Murderer Receives Life Sentence
Kian Moulton, aged 14 at the time of the crime, murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross in an unprovoked attack at Trittiford Mill Park, Hall Green. Moulton had previously attacked three elderly women in the same park, cycling around to target vulnerable individuals. After stabbing Leo in the stomach, he lingered at the scene to watch the chaos. Moulton, now 15, admitted murder, wounding with intent, assault, and possession of a knife. A High Court judge sentenced him to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years, marking one of Birmingham's most shocking cases.
Deadly Drug Dealers and Violent Offenders
Hamza Khan and Mohammed Rahman, drug dealers operating the 'Ace line', murdered customer Craig Dean in Kings Heath by repeatedly kicking him in the head as punishment for using another supplier. Dean, a father-of-three and former US Navy serviceman and firefighter, died two days later. Both were found guilty of murder and received life sentences, with Khan serving a minimum of 17 years and Rahman 17 years and six months.
In a separate case, Asim Akram ran the 'Snowbrum' drugs line using Snapchat to distribute cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and ketamine. The 41-year-old from Saltley admitted supplying class A and B drugs and was jailed for seven years.
Sexual Predators and Abusers Face Justice
Said Daauud, a mosque worker from Aston, sexually abused five boys aged nine to 14, grooming them with sweets, AirPods, and mobile phones. He used WhatsApp and Snapchat to exchange over 4,000 messages with one victim. Daauud was found guilty of rape, nine sexual assaults, and inciting sexual activity with children, receiving a 16-year sentence.
Abdul Kahar, a 41-year-old sexual predator, raped and assaulted a 15-year-old girl in his car in Druids Heath after grooming her on Snapchat by posing as a 17-year-old boy. He plied her with alcohol and was caught when the victim called police. Kahar admitted multiple charges, including rape and non-fatal strangulation, and was jailed for 15 years and three months.
Dago Williams, 22, from Erdington, attempted to rape a 17-year-old girl he met on a bus, after adding her on Snapchat and offering stolen alcohol. He sexually assaulted her, punched her, and grabbed her neck before she escaped. Williams admitted attempted rape, sexual assault, and strangulation, receiving nine years and six months in prison.
Other Notable Cases
William McDonalgh, 34, started a fire in his Birmingham flat by knocking over a candle, causing £500,000 in damage and hospitalizing neighbors from smoke inhalation. He admitted arson and was sentenced to four-and-a-half years.
Quinton Brown, 52, from Bartley Green, exposed himself and terrorised women in Birmingham city centre, grabbing one mother and pushing a disabled woman from her wheelchair. He admitted exposure and assault, receiving ten months in jail.
Callum James, Jack Bardini, and Deche Luton-Howe were involved in over 100 burglaries, stealing nearly £2 million worth of high-end cars. James, from Quinton, was jailed for nine years; Bardini, from Harborne, for six years and nine months; and Luton-Howe, from Turves Green, for two years and three months.
James Taylor went on a £1,000 shoplifting spree, stealing chocolate and household products, and was sentenced to 26 weeks for ten counts of theft.
Delayni Woodcock, 24, from Kings Norton, was caught trying to sell guns and ammunition, with messages on his phone inquiring about firearms like an uzi. He admitted conspiring to possess and sell prohibited weapons, receiving an eight-year sentence.
Mohammed Suffi, 23, from Aston, mowed down his friend and stranger Caliston Calistus outside the Tunnel Club in the Jewellery Quarter after a confrontation. Calistus, an international DJ, suffered life-threatening injuries. Suffi was found guilty of wounding with intent and admitted affray and dangerous driving, jailed for 11 years and six months with a driving ban.
Tyrone Solomon, 47, shot Ibrar Hussain in the stomach during a drug deal dispute in Handsworth after feeling short-changed. Hussain required life-saving treatment. Solomon was found guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and sentenced to 19 years with an extended five-year licence.
These cases underscore the diverse and severe criminal activities addressed by Birmingham's justice system in February 2026, with sentences ranging from months to life imprisonment to protect the community.
