Five men convicted following Stoke-on-Trent house fire
Woman and child injured in the house fire
Five men have been convicted of various offences after a woman and child were injured in a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent.
The verdicts come after an 11-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, with charges ranging from attempted murder to arson with intent.
Shakil Uddin, 23, from Oldham, was convicted of attempted murder and arson with intent.
Meanwhile, Lukman Khan, 24, and Riyadh Iqbal, 23, both from Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent, were found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent and arson with intent.
Muhammad Sufyaan-Shah, 25, from HMP Hindley, Wigan, and Tayyeb Majeed, 23, from Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, were both convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Ali Abbas, 22, and Haris Mahmood, 21, both from Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent, had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
The incident occurred on 16th December 2021, when tensions flared following a confrontation on Kildare Street, Longton, leading to a violent attack on Beverley Drive, Bentilee, later that night.
The attackers demanded to speak to Naveed Hussain, smashed windows, and poured petrol at the home.
A 31-year-old woman suffered 65 percent burns and was not expected to survive, while a 13-year-old girl also suffered burn injuries.
The extensive investigation required detailed analysis and collaboration between various departments to establish a case against those involved.
Naveed Hussain, who had pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of a knife blade in December 2021, was among those identified during the investigation.
DC Howard Davies, of the Major Investigations Department, said: “This was a very detailed and thorough investigation. We left no stone unturned to examine the circumstances of this case.
“This was a horrific ordeal for a mother to be set on fire in her own home in front of her daughter by a number of men seeking revenge.
“Our investigation reflects the sustained commitment of officers and partners to securing justice for the victims and ensuring those involved are held fully accountable.”
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Michelle Hickmott, of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Following a thorough investigation working alongside our police colleagues, we are extremely pleased with the outcome of this case.
"Our investigation teams use their extensive skills and knowledge to identify when a fire has been started deliberately and then assist the investigation further to bring arsonists to justice.
"We are continually proud of the way our fire investigation colleagues work in collaboration with police to achieve these results."
The men have all been remanded and are due to be sentenced at a date, time and location to be fixed.