[A] man has today (Monday, August 7) been jailed for life for the murder of his wife in Preston.
Jamal Khan, 52, of Chatsworth Street, Preston was charged with the murder of his wife Humera, 42, after officers were called to their address shortly after 2am on Wednesday, February 15, this year.
Upon their arrival, they found Humera suffering from a serious head injury. She was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where she sadly later died.
Jamal Khan was initially arrested at the scene on suspicion of Section 18 Wounding. He was later rearrested on suspicion of murder following his wife’s death.
She was found to have suffered catastrophic head injuries as a result of at least two blows to her head with a lump hammer.
Jamal Khan pleaded not guilty to her murder but was convicted following a week-long trial at Preston Crown Court.
The court heard he had lost his temper because Humera had failed to make him a meal.
Khan was found guilty with it ruled he must serve a minimum of 16 years in prison.
Det Chief Insp Claire McEnery said: “This is a tragic case where Humera suffered a fatal head injury at the hands of her husband.
“It was a ferocious attack where she was bludgeoned to death with a lump hammer, causing catastrophic injuries to her as she was working on a sewing machine in her own house, a place where she was entitled to feel safe and secure.
“Humera leaves behind a daughter and two sons and I would like to pay tribute to her family who have acted with dignity throughout the investigation and subsequent trial. They have acted in an exemplary fashion.
“This family have now lost a mother and a father and while they feel that they have today received justice for their mother, they will have to live without parents going forward which adds to their devastation.
“My thoughts and condolences very much remain with them at this time.”
