Knifeman guilty of murdering Bugsy Malhi in Bentilee street attack
KILLER Lee Shaw has been found guilty of murdering a man in a violent street attack.
The 34-year-old stabbed Dalbagh Singh Malhi four times with a kitchen knife in Bentilee, in the early hours of May 13 last year.
Shaw had denied murdering 29-year-old Mr Malhi claiming he had been attacked first and he acted in self defence.
During his trial, he claimed to have no memory of stabbing Mr Malhi, of Beverley Drive, Bentilee, and even said he was not aware he was holding a knife when the altercation happened.
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But the jury did not believe his story, and yesterday took less than three hours to find him guilty following a two-week trial at Stafford Crown Court.
Following the verdict, Laura Jones, Senior Crown Prosecutor for West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), said: "The defendant's argument that he acted in self defence has been dismissed by the jury. Shaw purposely attacked Mr Malhi in an unprovoked and violent way, whereby he took his life with multiple stab wounds. This is a tragic case where, through the mindless actions of one person, another person has lost their life. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Malhi and hope that Shaw's conviction in some way helps bring this tragic case to a close."
Shaw, of Community Drive, Smallthorne, had been drinking and taking drugs at a party in Wellfield Road, Bentilee, in the hours before the attack.
The jury was told he was 'wound up' because a taxi he had booked to take him home had left without him.
Mr Malhi – who was known as Bugsy – was with his friend Matthew Poole, heading to a friend's house, when Shaw shouted racist abuse before attacking him.
He received a fatal 13cm-deep wound to the chest which penetrated his heart. He was pronounced dead a short time after the attack, which happened at around 12.45am.
After stabbing his victim, Shaw went back inside the house, left the murder weapon in the kitchen sink and fled out of the back door and under a garden fence.
He was arrested at a friend's house in Ball Green the following night.
Detective Inspector Sarah Wainwright, from Staffordshire Police's Major Investigation Department, welcomed the verdict.
She said: "This was a tragic outcome to what should have been an ordinary Saturday night out.
"Shaw was armed with a knife and did not hesitate to use it. He then calmly left the scene.
"A detailed police investigation was launched and a solid file of evidence presented to the Crown Prosecution Service.
"The conviction is to be welcomed and I hope it brings some comfort to the family and friends of Mr Malhi."
Following the verdict, Judge Simon Tonking adjourned the case to allow him to consider the appropriate minimum term that Shaw should serve before being considered for release.
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by Bonesy3108
Friday, March 22 2013, 2:16PM
“Sorry about the double post people, it appears the gremlins are at work!”
by Bonesy3108
Friday, March 22 2013, 2:14PM
“@Twonky123
You're right, I wasn't there.
And maybe the victim wasn't an angel and probably did get up to illegal dealings in his spare time.
None of this actually alters the fact that Shaw has murdered a man. And to me, murderers are not good, hard working people as per your comments in your previous post.
Murder is never exscusable, no one should loose their life at the hands of someone else.
Looks like he's gotten what he deserves anyway, he's just been sentenced to life in prison...
Good riddance! Just a shame it'll be my taxes that pay to give him a cushty life inside!”
by Bonesy3108
Friday, March 22 2013, 2:14PM
“@Twonky123
You're right, I wasn't there.
And maybe the victim wasn't an angel and probably did get up to illegal dealings in his spare time.
None of this actually alters the fact that Shaw has murdered a man. And to me, murderers are not good, hard working people as per your comments in your previous post.
Murder is never exscusable, no one should loose their life at the hands of someone else.
Looks like he's gotten what he deserves anyway, he's just been sentenced to life in prison...
Good riddance! Just a shame it'll be my taxes that pay to give him a cushty life inside!”
by roob57
Friday, March 22 2013, 1:27PM
“Two low life's off the streets in one go.
Good result.”
by truthtroll
Friday, March 22 2013, 12:18PM
“No madmoz, my comment is only aimed at whoever had my original comment removed. I quoted your comment as a way of highlighting how, in my eyes at least, it is incorrect to portray a person in unfair and unbalanced way.
And just to be absolutely clear, Shaw is no friend of mine; he never has been and he never will be, and I'm delighted that he has been sent to prison for what – as I have already stated in my deleted post – is an abhorrent crime. My only point is that the streets of Bentilee and Stoke-on-Trent are now free of two immoral characters, and not just one, as some would have us believe.”
by madmoz
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:56AM
“@truthtroll i didnt compain as i take it ur comment is aimed at me i didnt actually see the comment thats been removed andwhat ever someone does in their spare time does not change their personality. Carry on with ur lives as i am sure ur friend will live out his days not having worry about bills etc cos we who are suffering will pay along with others n we can try to rebuild ours now”
by stokeisadump
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:54AM
“Agree with Twonky he was a drug dealer well know so it is not a loss to society also fancied himself as a big man which is a laugh good riddance to scum”
by truthtroll
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:44AM
“Oh dear, I see that some sensitive soul has complained about my first comment and had it removed. Looks like someone doesn't like the truth. Still, it's about all I expected. For those who actually care about the truth and want to know what a 'loyal, caring person' gets up to in their spare time, then they can have a look at the link below and make their own minds up.
http://tinyurl.com/cqm53dm”
by madmoz
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:29AM
“I knew Bugsy for 20 years n how anyone can say lee shaw is not a malicious murderer is beyond me. A beautiful family has lost a loving member n many other peoples lives have been shattered cos of the actions of one man! Yes i do know the facts cos i heard thrm from HIS mouth n before u start bringin bugsys past up ask urself is mr shaw an angel (i know not). Bugsy was a loyal carung person who would help anyone in need n my life just for one will never be the same.”
by Twonky123
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:09AM
“On other post”