Samad Hussain, 32, of Ralph Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to multiple assaults on his estranged wife. The offences, which took place after she asked for a divorce, included punching, slapping, kicking, pulling her hair, and pushing her down the stairs, as well as causing criminal damage to her phone.
Birmingham Crown Court heard that Hussain had never been in a relationship before meeting his partner, who was 17 years older than him. The couple had been married for two years before their relationship deteriorated.
The victim initially approached Hussain in August last year to request his signature on divorce papers. During this visit, Hussain became violent, kicking her and smashing her phone with a hammer. Shortly afterwards, he pushed her down the stairs following another disagreement related to the divorce.
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Incidents of abuse continued over the following months. In October, despite spending the night together, Hussain spat in her face and subjected her to verbal abuse. After she again requested a divorce, he slapped both sides of her face and pulled her hair. He also called her a “slag” and told her “you’re lucky I’m with you,” highlighting the abusive nature of his behaviour.
On January 1, Hussain punched his wife in the face in a jealous rage. The most serious attack occurred on January 19, when he punched her again, causing her to hit her head on the corner of a radiator.
In addition to the assaults, Hussain admitted to possessing cannabis. His barrister informed the court that since a car accident in 2022, Hussain’s mental health had been adversely affected, impacting his ability to work and cope with challenges. The defence acknowledged that Hussain lacked appropriate coping mechanisms and had relied on alcohol and cannabis, which exacerbated his behaviour.
Judge Peter Carr emphasised the severity and repeated nature of the offending, stating that only an immediate custodial sentence was appropriate. The West Midlands Police have released Hussain’s custody photograph following his sentencing on 11 August.
This case highlights the serious consequences of domestic abuse and the court’s commitment to protecting victims and holding offenders accountable.