Man jailed for 20 years after attempted murder in Huddersfield garden
42 year old Sarmad Khawaja will spend more than 20 years behind bars following sentencing at Leeds Crown Court.
A man who stabbed someone in an unprovoked attack in Huddersfield has been jailed for attempted murder.
42 year old Sarmad Khawaja will spend more than 20 years behind bars following sentencing at Leeds Crown Court.
Police were first called to reports of a stabbing on Alder Street at 4:20pm on August 7 2025.
Officers who turned up at the scene found Khawaja had already been detained by poeople at the scene.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was treated in hospital.
DC Thompson of West Yorkshire Police said: “We welcome the sentencing of Khawaja for what was a brutal and unprovoked attack.
“The verdict of the jury finding Khawaja guilty of attempted murder is a stark demonstration of just how tragic the outcome of this assault could have been.
“The victim was left with serious injuries which were life threatening given the violence Khawaja used.
“We hope seeing him sentenced will bring some comfort and closure to the victim."