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Father of 11 Fatally Stabbed; Attacker Gets Mental Health Sentence
17 Oct
Summary
- Mentally ill man given indefinite sentence for manslaughter.
- Victim was a widowed father of 11, known for charity work.
- Attacker had paranoid schizophrenia, recently released from care.
A mentally ill man, Mujeeb Hassani, 41, has been given an indefinite hospital order under the mental health act for the manslaughter of Ibrahim Yassin, 64. The court heard that Hassani, who has paranoid schizophrenia, was released from a mental health unit only three days before the fatal stabbing on February 18, 2024.
Yassin, a widowed father of 11, was described as a "deeply compassionate" man who ran a free funeral charity for those unable to afford it. He was a respected volunteer caretaker at the South Wales Islamic Centre in Cardiff.
Hassani, who had no previous convictions, developed paranoid episodes and failed to take his medication. He had been in a mental health unit until February 15, 2024. The attack occurred at Yassin's home in Butetown, Cardiff, shortly after morning prayers.
Following psychiatric reports, the judge concluded Hassani's responsibility was significantly reduced due to his severe mental disorder. He remains symptomatic and will be managed in a hospital setting. The family expressed profound sadness and questioned Hassani's release despite prior advice against it.
