Seven men charged with murder over Dewsbury park stabbing
The victim has now been named as 36-year-old Shahmus Hussain from Dewsbury
Last updated 17th Jul 2025
Seven men are due in court in Leeds today charged with murder, after the fatal stabbing of a man in a Dewsbury park.
The victim of the attack on Saturday (July 12) at Crow Nest Park has now been named as 36-year-old Shahmus Hussain, who is local to the town.
The following group have been accused of his murder and are due before Leeds Magistrates' Court:
Saqlain Ali, aged 21, of Pilgrim Drive, Dewsbury.
Basit Ali, aged 31, of Pilgrim Drive, Dewsbury.
Sakeb Khan, aged 32, of Pilgrim Drive, Dewsbury.
Asim Akram, aged 20, of Pilgrim Crescent, Dewsbury.
Faizaan Akram, aged 18, of Pilgrim Crescent, Dewsbury.
Zeeshan Khan, aged 18, of Pilgrim Crescent, Dewsbury.
Asif Azeem, aged 23, of Groves Hall Road, Dewsbury.
A 44 year old man arrested earlier this week has been released under investigation, while a 23 year old man has been released on bail.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101.