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Zarif Khan secures a Hospital Order with a Restriction Order at the Old Bailey for ‘One of the most dangerous men ever dealt with’, as described by the psychiatrists at HMP Broadmoor.
27 year-old Abdul Khan killed his neighbour with a sword with voices telling him to “take the knife and stab the watermelon”. Violently attacking him 39 times in 39 seconds. Following a charge for murder, a plea to manslaughter was accepted on the basis of ‘Diminished Responsibility’. Abdul Khan described himself as a “psycho”.
Abdul Khan had previously attempted to murder another man randomly in the street. He had been misdiagnosed by the mental health services and released. Following a trial, Abdul Khan was convicted for attempted murder.
Zarif Khan was instructed and ably assisted by Shella Makwana at Makwana Solicitors.
Zarif Khan was called to the bar in 1996. He is a specialist defence barrister instructed in serious, complex and often high profile cases.
To instruct Zarif, please contact his clerks, Ryan Bartlett or Amie Harris on 020 7404 1881.