Mohammed Syeedy found guilty of murder of Jalal Uddin

Mohammed Syeedy

Mohammed Hussain Syeedy, 21, has been convicted of murder for his part in helping to kill Jalal Uddin.

The jury took less than four hours to reach a unanimous verdict of guilty.

On 18 February 2016, Mr Uddin left a friend’s house on South Street, Wardleworth and began walking home; cutting through a play-area at the end of the street.

Unbeknown to Mr Uddin, he was being followed by Mohammed Syeedy in his Vauxhall Astra.

Syeedy pulled up close to the entrance of the play-area and a second man got out and followed Mr Uddin into the park.

It is believed that this man then attacked Mr Uddin with a hammer causing horrific head injuries.

In the meantime, Syeedy drove to the other side of the play-area where the other man emerged from a different entrance and got into the car. The pair then drove away.

Following the murder, police enquiries found what appeared to be extremist style material and established that one of the men believed to be involved had fled the country.

Due to the materials found and international element of the investigation, the expertise of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit was sought.

Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Mole, head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit, said: “First and foremost I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jalal Uddin. He was taken away from his loved ones in what was, quite frankly, a brutal and horrific attack on a lone man.

“Although Mohammed Syeedy may not have delivered the fatal blow to Mr Uddin, it is clear that he played an integral role in the murder.

“This has been a long and delicate investigation, with a team of detectives working meticulously to fully establish exactly what happened to Jalal and I want to thank them for their work.

“I would also like to thank the local community for the patience and support they have shown us throughout this investigation. Their assistance and understanding has been a vital part of this process and they have been a credit to the town of Rochdale.

“I hope the outcome here today will bring some closure to Jalal’s family and help them continue to rebuild their lives following their tragic loss.”