Full Breakdown
Convictions in Stoke-on-Trent Petrol Bomb Attack
2/25/2026, 12:41:29 AM
Overview of the Incident
On December 16, 2021, a violent confrontation in Stoke-on-Trent escalated into a horrific revenge attack involving a petrol bomb. The incident began with a fight on Kildare Street, resulting in a stabbing injury to Kashif Ahmed, who later sought medical treatment. That evening, a group of men targeted a house on Beverley Drive, demanding to speak to Naveed Hussain. They smashed windows and poured petrol inside, leading to a devastating fire.
Details of the Attack
During the attack, a 31-year-old woman was struck on the head and set on fire, suffering 65% burns. She was in a coma for two months and now faces life-changing injuries requiring ongoing medical care. Her 13-year-old daughter also sustained burns to her right arm and leg, amounting to 15%. To escape the flames, both victims jumped from an upstairs window, resulting in the woman suffering a broken pelvis, broken ribs, and a lacerated liver.
Convictions and Sentencing
Following an 11-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, ten men were convicted for their roles in the attack. Shakil Uddin, 23, from Oldham, was found guilty of attempted murder and arson with intent. Other convicted individuals include Lukman Khan, 24, and Riyadh Iqbal, 23, both of Normacot, who were convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent and arson with intent. Muhammad Sufyaan-Shah, 25, of HMP Hindley, Wigan, and Tayyeb Majeed, 23, of Longton, also received convictions for grievous bodily harm with intent. Prior to the trial, Ali Abbas, 22, and Haris Mahmood, 21, both of Normacot, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life. Naveed Hussain, 32, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of a knife.
Official Statements & Responses
Staffordshire Police reported that extensive investigative work, including the analysis of CCTV and digital evidence, was necessary to build a robust case against the accused. The police emphasized the severity of the attack and the long-term impact on the victims.
Criticism & Opposition
While the convictions have been welcomed by some community members, there are concerns regarding the prevalence of gang-related violence in the area. Critics argue that more needs to be done to address the underlying issues contributing to such violent incidents.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
There are discrepancies regarding the exact number of individuals involved in the attack and the specific charges against each. Some sources mention a total of ten men convicted, while others provide varying details about their roles and the nature of their convictions.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She received 65 per cent burns and was not expected to survive, but she did.” — Source: Nottingham Crown Court
- “However, she has tragically been left with life-changing injuries that require continual medical treatment.” — Source: Staffordshire Police
The men involved in this case have been remanded and are awaiting sentencing, with the date and location yet to be determined.
