According to major media reports, the attack occurred on January 14 last year at 3:30 pm at the number 74 bus stop on Soho Road, Handsworth. Reports indicate Muntahar Ahmed and Allen Karem Chand did not know each other. Major media reports state that Muntahar Ahmed snatched Allen Karem Chand's walking stick in an unprovoked attack as he stood waiting at the bus stop.
Allen Karem Chand had a trolley with him at the bus stop, according to reports. Major media reports indicate that Muntahar Ahmed became violent towards Allen Karem Chand within a minute of being at the bus stop. Reports say that Muntahar Ahmed left Allen Karem Chand with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.
Major media reports state that Muntahar Ahmed walked away from the scene as members of the public raced to help Allen Karem Chand. Allen Karem Chand died five days after the attack, according to reports. The exact cause of death for Allen Karem Chand has not been disclosed.
Officers arrested Muntahar Ahmed two days after the attack when he revisited Soho Road, reports indicate. Muntahar Ahmed was initially charged with wounding, which was changed to manslaughter after Allen Karem Chand's death, according to reports. Muntahar Ahmed pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday, March 9, reports state.
Muntahar Ahmed is of no fixed address, according to reports. Muntahar Ahmed will be sentenced at a later date, reports indicate. The sentencing date and potential penalties for Muntahar Ahmed have not yet been announced.
' Det Sgt Joanne Potter added, 'They had been at the same bus stop for less than a minute when Ahmed grabbed at Mr Chand’s walking stick and pushed into the road. ' Det Sgt Joanne Potter also stated, 'It remains unclear what prompted this attack, but it’s clear this was not an act of self-defence. ' What specifically prompted Muntahar Ahmed to attack Allen Karem Chand remains unknown.
Allen Karem Chand's family said, 'Our father was loving, caring, and never deceived anyone. ' Allen Karem Chand's family also stated, 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Jesus said whoever believes in me, though he may die he shall live.