A man who stabbed his wife 26 times has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Hasan Asim, 33, of Burrard Road, Newham, was sentenced at Old Bailey on Thursday, 6 July, with a minimum of 21 years in jail for the murder of Aaisha Hasan, 34.
Asim was previously found guilty in April following a trial at the same court.
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On 19 May 2022, Hasan called 999 at 06:24 to report himself after stabbing his wife to death. He was still on the phone when officers and London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene.
Hasan had told the 999 that he had killed his wife and was waiting for the police to come and arrest him.
When the emergency services arrived, they immediately commenced CPR, but Aaisha was declared dead at the scene despite best efforts.
A post-mortem examination showed that Aaisha suffered 36 sharp force wounds, including at least 26 stab wounds.
The court heard how the couple had problems with money and Hasan’s abusive behaviour.
According to the police investigation, Aaisha became scared of Hasan, secretly recording his behaviour and sending them to her friends.
Ten days before the murder, on 9 May 2022, she sent a message to her friends about her serious argument with her husband.
She added: “I don’t want to call the police on him coz this can get him into serious trouble, I just want him out the house now. I don’t feel safe.”
The following day, 10 May 2022, Aaisha secretly recorded her husband and was heard refusing to let her out of a room. He also threatened to use a knife, with Aaisha telling him, “You would kill me.”
In another recording by Aaisha, Hasan began shouting at her and attacking her. She told him to leave the house, adding: “The next time you will kill me, the next time you will kill me, I don’t want that.”
A neighbour also overheard the argument, but when the police attended the address, Aaisha appeared well and refused to make a complaint; therefore, the matter was not taken any further.
Aaisha’s family spoke of the devastation of their loss in a family statement.
Aaisha’s sister said: “I cannot help but feel that a part of me has died with her. The grief and pain of losing someone so close to us is indescribable, and the fact that her murder has left her children without a mother only compounds our sorrow.
“Losing my sister to murder was a devastating experience, especially since it was committed by her own husband. The pain of losing a loved one in such a violent and brutal way has left me struggling to come to terms with my grief, feeling a mix of shock, anger, and disbelief. The sense of betrayal by someone who was supposed to be her partner and protector has only added to my pain, leaving me feeling a deep sense of injustice.
“The void that she has left in my life and in the lives of those who loved her will never be filled, but I will always carry her spirit with me, as a constant reminder of the love and light that she brought into this world.”
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who led the investigation, said: “Hasan carried out a ferocious and savage attack on his wife, stabbing her at least 26 times. Aaisha had tried to defend herself during Hasan’s frenzied attack, but she did not stand a chance against him.
“Hasan had denied murdering Aaisha, claiming he had not intended to at least cause serious harm. Thankfully, the jury disagreed and recognised the fact that you do not carry out a sustained, brutal attack such as that without, at the very least, intending to cause serious harm.
“Domestic abuse is often a hidden crime, and we know it remains significantly under-reported. For some people, home is not a safe place and many victims may be reluctant or fear asking for help.
“Our clear message to victims is to reach out to police or other support agencies and seek help – we will respond with sensitivity, and we will work with you to provide the appropriate support, whilst keeping you safe and dealing robustly with the perpetrator.”
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