A jury has convicted six men over the fatal attack on a man who was stabbed to death in Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury last summer.

A court was told how on July 12, 2025, a verbal argument took place between Shamus Hussain, Basit Ali, Sakeb Ali Khan, Zeeshan Khan and another man on Pilgrim Drive in Dewsbury Moor.

This resulted in a group of men following Mr Hussain, 39 from Dewsbury Moor, into Crow Nest Park where they attacked him with baseball bats and hockey sticks.

He was also stabbed in the back twice causing fatal injuries.

Officers from the West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) conducted an investigation.

Officers pieced together CCTV footage from nearby streets as well as inside and around the park in order to establish Mr Hussain’s final movements and to secure the evidence to bring his killers to justice.

Police arrested six men who have now been convicted of killing Mr Hussain.

Following a trial which lasted more than six weeks at Leeds Crown Court, the jury returned guilty murder verdicts on four men today (26/2).

Two others were found guilty of manslaughter.

Saqlain Ali, 21 from Dewsbury was found guilty of murder.
Basit Ali, 31 fromDewsbury, was found guilty of murder.
Sakeb Ali Khan, 32 from Dewsbury was found guilty of murder.
Zeeshan Khan, 19 from Dewsbury, was found guilty of murder.
Asim Akram, 21 from Dewsbury, was found guilty of manslaughter.
Faizaan Akram, 19 from Dewsbury, was found guilty of manslaughter.

Paying tribute to 39-year-old Shamus, from Dewsbury Moor, his family said: “As a family we have been left heartbroken by the death of Shamus.

“He was a much‑loved son, father and brother, whose kindness, warmth and presence meant so much to those around him.

“His family, friends and all who knew him will feel his loss deeply and he is missed every day.”

The six men will be sentenced at a later date.

Speaking after the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, senior investigating officer on the case, said: “Shamus Hussain was attacked in broad daylight in a public park in Dewsbury on a summer’s evening last year.

Four men were convicted of murder and two of manslaughter | WYP

“It was a brutal and needless act of violence that resulted in him suffering injuries that, tragically, he did not survive.

“From the moment we launched a murder investigation, my team of officers worked tirelessly in a fast-paced environment and very trying circumstances.

“I’m pleased that following a diligent and thorough enquiry we were able to gather the evidence needed to secure convictions against the men responsible for Shamus’ death.

“These convictions will not bring Shamus back, but I hope it serves as some comfort to his friends and family. Our thoughts remain with them today.”