Vicious torture duo jailed over 30 years

Wednesday, 10 October 2018 07:00

Two men who subjected their victim to brutal torture over a £300,000 drug debt have been jailed for over 30 years.

Sakhawat Hussain, aged 35, of Hawthorn Terrace, in Batley and Andre Clarke, aged 30, of Wood Lane, in Huddersfield were found guilty by a jury at Leeds Crown Court of the kidnap and attack of a 32-year-old man.

The court heard how, in January this year, Hussain and Clarke went to their victim’s house in Batley, accusing the victim of stealing drugs from their property.

Hussain and Clarke repeatedly attacked their victim, with weapons, including a hammer and interrogated him about the missing drugs for several hours before continuing the torture at a different address.

Hussain and Clarke were found guilty of affray, kidnapping, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of false imprisonment.

Detective Inspector Mark Catney, of Kirklees CID, who led the investigation, said: “These individuals are involved in the depths of criminality and we welcome the sentences which have been passed down today at court.

“I would like to praise my team who have tirelessly worked on this investigation to uncover the series of events which took place. Their dedication and commitment has resulted In Hussain and Clarke being successfully convicted of abhorrent and violent crimes.

“I hope that these sentences act as a clear warning to anyone involved in criminality that it will not be tolerated in Kirklees.”

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