Imran Uddin, 35, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of his partner, Ismail Younis, at his home in Hockley, Birmingham. The 24-year-old victim had told Uddin he wanted to end their relationship after discovering evidence of cheating.
Attack followed two-year campaign of abuse
The killing on August 17 last year followed a two-year campaign of coercive and violent behaviour by Uddin towards Younis. On the day of the murder, Uddin strangled and stabbed Ismail multiple times, continuing the attack even after his victim was dead.
After the brutal killing, Uddin fled to Milton Keynes, where he spent the following day getting his hair cut and eyebrows threaded. Ismail's body was not discovered until August 20, and Uddin was arrested the next day in Aylesbury.
Pretended shock at partner's death
When told of his partner's death, Uddin pretended to be shocked, saying: "Did you say murdered? They're saying my partner got murdered, bro."
Detective Sergeant Jeanette Roberts said: "Ismail's life was taken by a coercive, controlling and manipulative partner. Enraged that Ismail had found the strength to take back his independence and end the relationship, he manoeuvred Ismail to his death."
Family pays tribute
Ismail's heartbroken family paid tribute, saying: "Ismail - you will always be our little boy, but our lives without you will never be the same."
Uddin was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder, which took place in Hockley, Birmingham.
