Azeem Hussain Receives Eight-Year Sentence for Armed Break-In
- Azeem Hussain and his gang attacked City Computers, injuring two individuals.
- Hussain was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting his charges.
- Police emphasize the need to address and prevent gun violence in communities.
On 12 January 2023, a coordinated armed attack occurred at City Computers in Smethwick, involving a gang of four men, including Azeem Hussain. The assailants arrived in a Ford Fiesta, where some were armed with axes and others with shotguns. They damaged the shop windows and fired into the business, injuring two victims. This significant crime was part of a series of violent incidents in the region. Following the attack, six men, including Hussain, were apprehended and sentenced. Hussain attempted to flee the UK but was arrested upon his return in April 2023, where he acknowledged his involvement in the crime. The violent nature of this incident underlines a broader concern regarding gun violence and the efforts of law enforcement to combat such crimes in the West Midlands.