‘Manipulative’ killer, 35, who strangled and stabbed partner to death after boyfriend uncovered cheating jailed for life

A “TOXIC narcissist” who strangled and stabbed his partner to death after his boyfriend discovered he was cheating has been jailed for life. Imran Uddin, 35, was found guilty of killing his long-term partner Ismail Younis in Hockley, Birmingham, last August. Victim Ismail Younis was found dead at an address in Hockley, after he was strangled and stabbed by his partner Credit: WMP/UNPIXS Imran Uddin was found guilty of murdering his long-term partner Credit: WMP/UNPIXS Cops found that their two-year relationship had started out well, but quickly deteriorated, with Uddin dictating Ismail’s clothes, appearance and access to his phone. Uddin mocked Ismail for his autism and physically assaulted him to assert his control. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Ismail told Uddin he wanted to break up with him hours before his death, after discovering Uddin was cheating on him. CCTV footage shows Uddin stalking Ismail to Birmingham city centre, repeatedly visiting his workplace. Ismail was last seen alive in Birmingham city centre before heading home on the back of Uddin’s scooter Credit: WMP/UNPIXS Uddin got a hair cut and his eyebrows threaded the day after he killed Ismail Credit: WMP/UNPIXS Ismail was last seen on the back of Uddin’s scooter, heading towards the address on Richmond Road. Uddin then strangled Ismail at the property and stabbed him multiple times, even after he was dead, the postmortem found. He wasn’t discovered until three days later, on August 20. After killing Ismail, Uddin caught a train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes, where his relatives lived. Most read in The Sun The following day, Uddin got his hair cut, had his eyebrows threaded and went out to eat, seemingly unfazed by Ismail’s brutal murder. He was subsequently arrested in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, where he pretended to be shocked by Ismail’s death but refused to answer questions during the interview. Ismail’s blood was found on Uddin’s phone, and the knife used to stab him had been cleaned and put back in a drawer at Uddin’s home. Uddin was found guilty of murder at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday. On Friday, he was handed a life sentence and ordered to spend at least 21 years in prison. Det Sgt Jeanette Roberts, from the Homicide Unit, said: “Ismail’s life was taken by a coercive, controlling and manipulative partner. “Enraged that Ismail had found the strength to take back his independence and end the relationship, he manoeuvred Ismail to his death. “Uddin’s thoughts have only ever been for himself. He fled the scene and had no intention of facing the consequences of his actions. “He has shown no remorse for his actions, or for the pain he has inflicted on Ismail’s family and loved ones. “By his own agreement in court, he was a toxic narcissist who had to have it all his way. “I’d like to thank all those who provided us with vital evidence of a pattern of conduct, showing Uddin was a master of disguise. “A fundamental liar about all areas of his life, he wanted to control and diminish those close to him by whatever means.” She added that her thoughts remained with Ismail’s family and friends, and hoped that the verdict would give them some closure. Ismail’s family added: “Ismail – you will always be our little boy, but our lives without you will never be the same. “You may no longer be with us, but you will never be forgotten. “We carry Ismail’s name, his memory and our love for him in our hearts forever.” Comment now