Undercliffe, Bradford, men took part in revenge attack, court told

Ednan Bashir, 30, who instigated and largely carried out the offence, was jailed for five years at Bradford Crown Court yesterday.

His brother Israr Bashir, 25, was given a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years.

The court heard Ednan Bashir argued with victim Mohammed Masood Ali, who had accused him of being a bad influence on his brother.

As Mr Ali was being driven home, in Undercliffe Street, Bashir drove towards them at speed and blocked them in. Mr Ali got out and was sprayed in the face.

Bashir boasted he was the biggest gangster around and tried to hit him with a hammer. Israr Bashir then appeared and began swinging a steering lock around Mr Ali’s face and head. He put his arm up to protect himself and was struck on the elbow.

When Mr Ali’s elder brother, Zaffer Yasin, arrived on the scene, he was driven into by Ednan in his car and knocked to the ground.

Prosecutor Adam Beaumont said Ednan stopped the car a few metres from where Zaffer was lying and reversed back with the rear wheels running over his shoulder, causing pain.

Mr Yasin suffered fractures to both feet and a dislocated shoulder. Mr Ali was treated at hospital for a broken hand and bruising and swelling.

Judge Jonathan Rose told Ednan Bashir he was a thug and a bully. He had used a powerful motor vehicle as a weapon.

Ednan, of Fernbank Road, Undercliffe, who pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, was jailed for four years and three months.

He was given nine months for perverting the course of justice, which he admitted, when he offered money and made threats against Mr Yasin not to go to court and give evidence.

Israr Hussain, of Beech Grove, Undercliffe, who pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm, had worked hard to build up three businesses.

Judge Rose said Israr was ordered to carry out 260 hours unpaid work for the community and pay £500 towards the prosecution costs.