Man admits attempted murder after attack on woman with bottle outside Leeds pub
The incident occurred outside the Original Oak on Headingley High Street in March 2024.
A man who attacked a lone woman with a broken bottle outside a popular pub in Leeds has admitted to attempted murder.
The incident occurred outside the Original Oak on Headingley High Street in March 2024.
34 year old Ibrahim Albashir, of no fixed address, assaulted the victim without warning as she walked home from dinner.
His frenzied attack continued despite witnesses rushing to help, only ceasing when bystanders physically intervened.
Prosecutors built their case around the victim’s testimony, witness statements, medical evidence, and CCTV footage from nearby buses.
An expert medical witness confirmed Albashir was capable of forming the intent to murder and that his actions were deliberate and informed.
However the case will not be heard at Leeds Crown Court after Albashir opted to plead guilty earlier today.
He will be sentenced on June 16.
Aamir Sajad, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS Yorkshire & Humberside, said : “This was a terrifying and entirely unprovoked attack on a young woman walking home after an evening out.
“Ibrahim Albashir deliberately targeted her and inflicted serious injuries that could easily have killed her. It is testimony to the bravery of the witnesses who intervened that she is still alive today.”
“Albashir initially sought to avoid responsibility for his violent actions, but we were able to work closely with West Yorkshire Police to present clear evidence that he knew exactly what he was doing.”