'Dangerous' murderer who knifed flatmate to death after argument jailed for 18 years

Syed Hussain-Kazi was sentenced at Hull Crown Court after he was found guilty by a jury following a seven-day trial at the same venue last week.

The 25-year-old, of Hardy Street in Hull, knifed his 19-year-old housemate Sachin Hawkins to death following an argument on November 15 last year.

Hussain-Kazi was helping to tidy the shared student house when he started an argument with Sachin, who he then pushed up against the wall and stabbed with a kitchen knife.

Emergency services attended and tried to save his life, but he died a short time later. Police launched a manhunt for Hussain-Kazi who was arrested on suspicion of murder a short time later.

Humberside Police said Hussain-Kazi was jailed for 18 years following his sentencing hearing on Wednesday (Apr 24).

The force’s senior investigating officer in the case, Detective Chief Inspector Jayne Goodens, said: “Firstly I want to reiterate my praise for Sachin’s friends and family, who have shown bravery and respect throughout the investigative process and court proceedings.

“My thoughts remain with them and I ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time. This was undoubtedly a horrific and violent attack which cost a promising young man his future. I am reassured to know that this dangerous offender is off our streets and unable to harm anyone else.

“I hope today’s sentencing sends a clear message to anyone who considers committing knife crime and raises awareness of the potentially devastating consequences that these offences can have.

“If you do, we will find and arrest you and we will do everything in our power to seek justice and put you before the courts.”