A woman was stabbed to death at her home by her ex who mistakenly believed she had a relationship with her best friend. Abid Mahmood, 35, appeared at Tamby Dowling’s home armed with a knife after the couple had separated months earlier.
A friend of Tamby, 36, described the murder as an act of “pure calculated evil.” Mahmood entered his house in Oldham, punching him before nailing her.
He stabbed Tamby eight times, with some wounds inflicted near his heart. Mahmood had taken a taxi to his home on Water Mill Avenue, Chadderton.
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He spent about two and a half minutes in the house during the murder, before getting back into the taxi. “I can hear screams in my head, pray for me brother,” Mahmood told the taxi driver after returning to the car.
He later turned himself in to a police station and handed him the blood-stained knife he had used to kill Tamby, who was described as a “beautiful, good-hearted soul.” He told an agent he had wanted to kill someone.
Police on Water Mill Avenue (Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Mahmood’s face was described as “demonic” at the time. The Manchester Crown Court learned that he had suffered from “extensive” mental health problems since he was a teenager and had been diagnosed with a schizophrenic disorder.
Mahmood pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his reduced liability, a statement accepted by the prosecution. He is currently housed in the security unit of Prestwich Hospital, receiving mental health treatment.
His lawyer said Mahmood had “requested” that he be sectioned before the murder and claimed he had not received adequate support.
In the prosecution, Jaime Hamilton QC said there had previously been a “series” of incidents in which Mahmood had been “aggressive and unreasonable” towards Tamby.
Prior to the murder, he had called Tamby 17 times. Mahmood, who has previous convictions for crimes of violence and drugs, showed up at his home shortly before 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 last year.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene, but within an hour she was pronounced dead. In previous weeks, he had told mental health professionals that his ex-partner was in relationships with people close to him, including his brother and best friend, as well as his intention to hurt himself or her. others.
Mr Hamilton said these were paranoid beliefs that were false. He argued that it was a premeditated crime and that Mahmood intended to kill his ex.
Tamby Dowling (Image: supplied)
The couple separated in March last year. The court said the break-up came after Tamby described Mahmood’s “escalating” mental health problems.
Shalina Miah, one of Tamby’s best friends, paid an emotional tribute to her. She said, “She was also one of the most beautiful, fun-loving, silly people you could ever meet. She could make you laugh without even trying.
“She really was a beautiful, good-hearted soul. It wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
Two of his sisters also paid tribute to his brother.
Officers at Water Mill Avenue, Oldham
Stacey Hawley said, “My sister was a loving, kind and loving person, and she would do anything for her friends.
“Hearing my dad howl and cry, while my mom said Tamby is gone, is something I won’t get out of my head.” Lisa Hawley added, “She was the kindest, most amazing and fun sister, daughter and aunt that meant the world to our whole family.”
In defense, Frida Hussain QC argued that she intended to kill Tamby, rather than arguing that she intended to cause serious harm. He said Mahmood had been “begged” and “begged” to be sectioned before the murder, and that he had made “authentic” and sustained efforts to seek help.
“He couldn’t resist the orders of the voices telling him to hurt others,” Ms Hussain said. “He was not given the treatment he should have received at the time,” he said.
He said his prescription had been reduced to the time before the murder. The sentencing is set to take place next week.
Mahmood, before Cambridge Street, Werneth, Oldham, is expected to receive a conviction under the Mental Health Act. Under the terms of the order passed by the judge, Mahmood could be transferred to prison if he is considered well enough.
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