A father and son duo brutally assaulted a man in Dudley town centre, armed with a Stanley knife and a hockey stick, sparking concern amid a long-standing family dispute. The attack unfolded in broad daylight on November 7, 2022, in New Street when Asad Shakil, 23, and his father, Shakil Janjua, 53, targeted the victim.
CCTV footage revealed the pair approaching their victim, who used a walking stick. The attackers launched a violent assault, punching him in the face and back of the head, which caused him to fall to the ground. Shakil Janjua then struck the man four times with a hockey stick, intensifying the attack.
The victim attempted to defend himself using his walking stick, but Asad Shakil punched him in the face again. The attack escalated when Shakil Janjua delivered blows with the hockey stick and Asad Shakil wielded a Stanley knife, inflicting two cuts to the victim’s face. The assault ended with a kick to the face from Asad Shakil before the attackers fled.
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Passers-by came to the victim’s aid, and he was promptly taken to Russells Hall Hospital for treatment. In his victim impact statement, he described struggling with anxiety and depression since the assault and condemned the attackers for their blatant disregard for public safety.
Police recovered the Stanley knife during a search of Asad Shakil’s bedroom. Both men initially declined to comment during interviews but later pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm before their trial. The prosecution described the violence as stemming from escalating tensions between the two families.
During sentencing, defense lawyers acknowledged a history of hostility but denied the attack was premeditated or an act of revenge. Shakil Janjua’s lawyer emphasized his client’s role as a respected father of seven and community carer, while Asad Shakil’s counsel noted his employment as a security guard and lack of prior offenses of this nature.
Additionally, Asad Shakil received a separate sentence for dangerous driving on bail in January 2023. He led police on a high-speed chase through Rowley Regis, ultimately crashing into a lamppost. Following the incident, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for assault, possessing a weapon, and dangerous driving, along with a 17-month driving ban.
Shakil Janjua received a suspended 10-month sentence for assault and possessing an offensive weapon and was ordered to complete rehabilitation activities. Both men were also ordered to pay victim surcharges.
This case underscores the serious consequences of escalating personal disputes turning violent, serving as a reminder of the impact such assaults have on victims and communities.