An extensive investigation led by detectives into violent disorder in Boscombe has resulted in four men being handed prison sentences.
At around 8.55pm on Monday 29 January 2024, a violent incident occurred in the Boscombe Precinct on Christchurch Road. Two men – aged in their 20s and 30s and from Bournemouth and Poole – sustained stab wounds during the incident and were taken to hospital for treatment. A third man, aged in his 40s, was also injured. The injuries sustained were deemed serious but not life-threatening.
A detailed investigation was subsequently carried out by detectives, which included reviewing CCTV footage, obtaining witness statements, and analysing mobile phone data.
A recent trial was held at Winchester Crown Court, which concluded on Thursday 4 September 2025.
- Hana Nsu Hassan, aged 22 and of Bournemouth, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm, attempted grievous bodily harm, and violent disorder. He was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment, with a further five years and 13 months to be served concurrently.
- Yosef Shaban, aged 24 and of Bournemouth, was found guilty of attempted grievous bodily harm and violent disorder. He was sentenced to four years in prison, with an additional 13 months to run concurrently.
- Osama Jasim Qadir, 21, of Enfield, was found guilty of two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm and had previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder. He was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment with a further five years and 25 months to be served concurrently.
- Dawan Mantik, aged 28 and of Bournemouth, was found guilty of attempted grievous bodily harm and had previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. He was handed a five-year custodial sentence with a further 25 months and 15 months to run concurrently.
All four men were sentenced at the same court on Thursday 18 September 2025. A further six defendants who stood trial for various offences were all found not guilty.
Detective Sergeant Adam Aggas, of BCP CID, said: “A full and thorough investigation was carried out into the events of what happened that night.
“From our enquiries, a significant amount of evidential material was obtained, which enabled us to establish a timeline of events in relation to what took place that evening.
“The victims in this case were subjected to a terrifying experience and I would like to thank them for their courage throughout both the investigation and subsequent court procedure. All four defendants were involved in an incident where a high level of violence and disorder was used, for which they have now been brought to justice.
“Dorset Police does not tolerate violence or disorder within our communities. It is our priority to investigate these offences, identify those involved, and ensure that they become the subject of the criminal justice process.”
Analysis: How Racists Exploit Such Convictions
The headline “Food for the Racists” is a starkly accurate description of how racist and far-right groups manipulate reports like this. Their approach is not one of genuine concern for community safety, but a cynical and selective use of information to confirm a pre-existing bigoted worldview. This process involves several key tactics:
1. Selective Amplification and Confirmation Bias:
Racist narratives thrive on cherry-picking data. When individuals from minority backgrounds are convicted of violent crimes, it is seized upon as “proof” of inherent criminality within that entire ethnic or religious group. This incident, with the names and origins of the perpetrators highlighted, provides a specific, emotionally charged data point that is amplified through extremist forums, social media echo chambers, and far-right propaganda. It is presented not as an isolated case of criminality, but as representative of a whole community.
2. Willful Ignorance of Context and Scale:
This selective amplification is paired with a deliberate ignorance of crimes perpetrated by white individuals. Major drug rings, organised crime syndicates, domestic terrorism plots, and serial offences led by white criminals are either ignored, downplayed, or explained away as the actions of “lone wolves” or individuals suffering from mental health issues—explanations rarely extended to perpetrators from minority groups.
For instance, while this Boscombe case is rightly condemned, similar or worse acts of violence committed by white individuals do not receive the same blanket condemnation of “white culture” or Christianity. The criminal justice system processes thousands of white defendants annually, but these cases are treated as individual failures, not as indictments of an entire race.
3. Exploiting the Myth of “Silence”:
Racist groups often cynically ask, “Why aren’t community leaders condemning this?” This is a disingenuous tactic. As the article itself shows, the strongest condemnation comes from the police—the state institution—who led the investigation and secured the convictions. The idea that entire communities secretly condone violence is a toxic trope used to generalise guilt and justify prejudice. The vast majority of people in any community are law-abiding and desire safety and order.
4. Undermining Systemic Analysis:
By focusing solely on the identity of the perpetrators, this narrative actively obstructs any meaningful discussion of the root causes of crime, which are largely socio-economic: poverty, lack of opportunity, poor housing, and cuts to youth services. These factors affect disadvantaged white communities as well as minority ones. However, acknowledging this complexity dismantles the simplistic “us vs. them” framework that is essential to racist ideology. It is easier to blame culture or ethnicity than to address entrenched social problems that require resourceful solutions.
In essence, the conviction of these four men represents the criminal justice system working as it should: holding individuals accountable for their violent actions. However, for racists, it is stripped of its context and converted into propaganda. They use it to feed a narrative of tribal warfare, where crime is not a societal issue but a racial one. This allows them to ignore the pervasive nature of crime across all demographics and avoid the difficult conversations about how to truly build safer communities for everyone. The real “food” they consume is not the news itself, but the opportunity it provides to distort reality and promote hatred.
