Two men found guilty of murdering a man in a 'viscous' attack in Birmingham
Craig Dean had to be put on life support
Two men have been found guilty of beating a man to death in Birmingham.
Hamza Khan and Mohammed Rahman kicked and stomped on Craig Dean, known as 'Yankee', after an argument over text.
They then drove off from their victim who was left seriously injured after the attack at around 4.50pm on Springfield Road, Moseley on July 7th 2025.
Craig's life support was turned off two days after the attack and he died.
DNA and CCTV helped police track down 23-year-old Hamza Khan and 25-year-old Mohammed Rahman.
Rahman of Mapleton Grove, Birmingham, had also attempted to flee and was arrested at Heathrow Airport when he returned to the UK on 25 July.
Khan of Anderton Park Road in Birmingham was arrested in Worcestershire.
Today they were convicted of murder at Birmingham Crown Court (30th Jan) and will be sentenced on the 24th of February 2026.
Craig's daughters said in a statement: “We as Craig’s daughters sincerely appreciate all of the kind words said about our Dad and everyone that has taken interest in this case, demanding justice on his and our families behalf.
“The Facebook group which was created by your community in memoriam of Craig has 600 members, which is a testament to how loved he was and his impact on everyone that knew him.
“He was an amazing father, and we want to thank everyone that took the time to get to know him or has shown support to our family during this horrific time.
“We will never forget the kindness you have shown us.”
Detective Inspector Dan Jarratt, who led the investigation, said: “Today’s guilty verdicts for murder mark the conclusion of a complex investigation into the brutal and senseless murder of Craig Dean, known as ‘Yankee’ to his friends.
“Our thoughts remain firmly with Craig’s family and loved ones, who have shown strength and dignity throughout this difficult process.
“I hope this outcome brings them some measure of justice and closure.
“I would like to thank the dedicated investigators and partner agencies who worked tirelessly to secure these convictions.
“There is absolutely no place in our society for this level of violence and West Midlands Police remains resolute in our commitment to pursue those who commit serious violent offences and ensure they are held accountable for their actions.”