Abrahim Sahabzada, a 40-year-old man, has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to kidnap a child from Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital. The incident is alleged to have occurred between February 12 and 14, 2024. Sahabzada appeared at the city’s crown court on Tuesday for the video hearing and was remanded in custody.
The case involves a nurse, Safia Ihmadei, who was also arrested and charged with conspiracy to kidnap a child and attempted kidnap. Ihmadei, a 36-year-old student nurse from Upper Vauxhall, Wolverhampton, pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The alleged offenses are said to have taken place between February 12 and 14, 2024. During the hearing, Ihmadei and another individual, Edris Sahabzada, were arraigned, with Edris Sahabzada also entering a not guilty plea to the charge. A trial date has been set for August 12, 2024, with proceedings expected to last around two weeks.
In addition to Ihmadei and Sahabzada, Edris Sahabzada, 44, and Zahra Sahebzadeh, 39, both from Wolverhampton, have also been charged with conspiracy to kidnap. The charges against these individuals are part of the same case, indicating a network of individuals involved in the alleged kidnapping plot.
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The case has sparked significant attention and concern in the community, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of vigilance in protecting children. The details of the alleged plot and the individuals involved remain under investigation, with the legal process moving forward to determine the truth of the accusations.
What is the current status of the legal proceedings against Sahabzada and Ihmadei?
The ongoing legal proceedings concerning Sahabzada, Ihmadei, and other individuals implicated in the purported kidnapping scheme at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton entail charges of conspiracy to kidnap. Safia Ihmadei, a student nurse, was apprehended at New Cross Hospital shortly after law enforcement officers responded to the medical facility.
She made an appearance at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday and was remanded to reappear at the city’s crown court on March 15. The remaining three defendants, Edris Sahabzada, Abrahim Sahabzada, and Zahra Sahebzadeh, were taken into custody on Saturday and were scheduled to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The case remains ongoing, with West Midlands Police collaborating with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust as they pursue their inquiries.
