R v Mohammed Akhtar Hussain & Anor

R v Mohammed Akhtar Hussain & Anor

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence under the professional and sophisticated commercial robbery guideline due to the high degree of planning, inside information, and impact on the victim. The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle, and the appeals were dismissed.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Akhtar Hussain; Appellant: Muhithur Rahman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Robbery, Conspiracy, Possession of Imitation Firearm, Misuse of Drugs
Criminal Law Sentencing Robbery Conspiracy Possession of Imitation Firearm Misuse of Drugs

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Mohammed Akhtar Hussain

Appellant

Muhithur Rahman

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge applied the correct sentencing guidelines for conspiracy to rob
  2. 2 Whether the starting points for sentence were too high
  3. 3 Whether sufficient credit was given for guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence under the professional and sophisticated commercial robbery guideline due to the high degree of planning, inside information, and impact on the victim. The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle, and the appeals were dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Sentences of Mohammed Akhtar Hussain and Muhithur Rahman affirmed
  • No variation to sentence or credit for plea