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Man Convicted of Murder After Car Dragging Sentenced to Life

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC · How we work

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Muhammad Haarith, 23, was convicted of murder for driving into Matthew Weller.
The attack occurred on 22 April in Accrington town centre after an angry encounter.
CCTV captured Haarith brake, then drive off with Weller on the bonnet, dragging him under the vehicle.
Judge Robert Altham sentenced Haarith to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years and five days.

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Muhammad Haarith, 23, was convicted of murder for driving into Matthew Weller.
The attack occurred on 22 April in Accrington town centre after an angry encounter.
CCTV captured Haarith brake, then drive off with Weller on the bonnet, dragging him under the vehicle.
Judge Robert Altham sentenced Haarith to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years and five days.