Two Men Jailed for 14 Years Following Violent Sheffield Kidnapping

Dominic Marsden and Osbourne Mhere, both 25, have been sentenced to a combined 14 years in prison for the violent kidnapping and assault of a 34-year-old man in Sheffield. The incident occurred on September 11, 2023, when the two men forced the victim into a car and took him to another location, where he was viciously assaulted before being abandoned on Batemoor Road the next day. The victim suffered serious injuries, requiring a two-month hospitalization. Both men pleaded guilty to charges of kidnap and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, with Mhere also convicted of possessing an offensive weapon. Detective Inspector Jamie Smith expressed relief at the sentencing, noting the lasting impact of the crime on the victim. The case highlights the ongoing issues of violent crime in Sheffield, with authorities emphasizing the need for continued vigilance.