Hussein Dahir

A robber from Coventry has been jailed for carrying out a frenzied attack with a weapon.

Hussein Dahir, from Barras Lane, was jailed for 12 years at Warwick Crown Court when he appeared for sentencing on 28 July. The 29-year-old had been convicted of robbery on 3 February following a trial. A second man was found not guilty following trial.

Dahir and an accomplice carried out the attack on Canal Road at its junction with The Stampings on 29 June last year, at around 3.20pm.

Dahir and his accomplice initially befriended the man, before attacking him with a broken bottle, leaving him needing surgery for deep lacerations to his head and body.

The two men then stole designer clothing and a mobile phone from the victim before fleeing the scene.

Dedicated officers from Coventry’s Neighbourhood Crime Team and Digital Media Team investigated the incident, gathering forensic and CCTV evidence.

Witnesses including two women saw the attack and told officers the victim had been punched before being attacked with a broken bottle.

CCTV captured the victim with his two attackers, who were then seen running along The Stampings carrying stolen clothing from the victim.

DC Mike Bray, from Coventry CID Robbery Team, said: “This was a frenzied attack and robbery which must have been terrifying for the man. He was left with nasty injuries which required treatment.

“We are delighted Dahir will spend many years behind bars and where he can reflect on his actions.”

Reducing robbery offences is one of our force priorities and we are running Operation Ruby to tackle those committing crime, while working to spread crime prevention messaging across the region so people can help keep themselves and their belongings safe.