A Birmingham man has been sentenced to two years in prison after repeatedly attacking his estranged wife following her request for a divorce. Samad Hussain, 32, of Ralph Road, Alum Rock, was convicted of five counts of assault, one count of criminal damage, and possession of cannabis at Birmingham Crown Court on 11 August.
The court heard that Hussain subjected his wife to a series of violent incidents after she asked for a divorce. During one episode, he smashed her phone with a hammer and then kicked her. On another occasion, following a dispute about the divorce, Hussain pushed his wife down the stairs.
Further assaults included slapping, punching, hair-pulling, and verbal abuse. At one point Hussain said to his wife, “You’re lucky I’m with you,” amid a torrent of insults, and called her derogatory names such as “slag” and “dinosaur”. During a violent episode on 23 October, he also briefly locked her between the front door and porch door.
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Despite being on bail, Hussain continued to abuse his wife. On New Year’s Day, he accused her of infidelity, assaulted her by punching her face, seized her phone, and later apologised before ordering her out of his home. The violence escalated on 19 January when he punched her against a wall, causing a head injury that required seven stitches at Heartlands Hospital.
Throughout the period, Hussain sent his wife abusive messages and voice notes. When arrested, he denied the assaults but later pleaded guilty. Defense barrister Esther Berry-Benton explained that Hussain had expressed deep regret and was struggling with challenges in life and relationships, compounded by injuries and mental health issues following a car accident in 2022. She also noted his use of alcohol and cannabis may have contributed to his behaviour.
Judge Peter Carr emphasised the seriousness of Hussain’s repeated offences, stating that the pattern of violence, including offences committed while on bail, warranted an immediate custodial sentence. Hussain was also placed under an indefinite restraining order banning any contact with the victim.
This case highlights the severe impact of domestic violence and the judicial system’s response to protect victims and penalise offenders.