Mohammed Awais Sajid, known as 'Skinny', fails to have his conviction overturned for attacking a tree surgeon with an axe. He remains in prison after the Court of Appeal rejected his claim that a witness was lying. The case was featured on a BBC documentary about a police investigation into organised crime in Rochdale.
A gangster known as 'Skinny' has lost his bid to overturn his conviction for a brutal axe attack on a tree surgeon. He was acquitted of attempted murder but found guilty of wounding with intent and sentenced to 18 years in prison.
The Court of Appeal rejected his claim that a witness was lying. The case was featured on a BBC documentary about a police investigation into organised crime in Rochdale.
Gangster Conviction Axe Attack Witness Court Of Appeal Prison Documentary Police Investigation Organised Crime Rochdale
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