Three men found guilty of fatal stabbing of Huddersfield father

Three males have been found guilty of causing the death of a Huddersfield father who they attacked in his own home.

Brothers Amaan Ansar (19) and Sahil Ansar (19) of Springdale Avenue will be sentenced on October 27th after being found guilty of the murder of Mr Khalfan Seif ( 33) in a trial at Leeds Crown Court.

Wahaab Saif
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Wahaab Saif (19) of Crosland Moor will be sentenced on the same day for manslaughter.

Amaan and Sahil Ansar were found guilty of murder by a jury decision on Wednesday August 2, with a guilty verdict returned today (August  3) for manslaughter on Waahab Saif.

The trio attacked Mr Seif in his home at Springdale Avenue, Huddersfield on January 14 this year while attempting to rob him.

Mr Seif sadly died the next day in hospital after suffering a serious stab injury.  His wife and children were present in the home at the time of incident.

Amaan Ansar
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Amaan Ansar was also found guilty of  a robbery committed against Mr Seif’s wife.

DCI Damian Roebuck of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, who led the investigation, said: “We welcome the guilty verdicts of the jury following the trial which has understandably been a difficult experience for Khalfan’s family.

 

Sahil Ansar
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“I want to commend them for the bravery and dignity they have shown throughout proceedings.

“We now await the sentencing of these males on October 27.”

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