Man, 29, found guilty of murdering wife in Edinburgh

A 29-year-old man from Yorkshire has been found guilty of murdering his wife in Edinburgh in September, 2021.

Kashif Anwar was convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Thursday, 6 April, 2023, of murdering 31-year-old Fawziyah Javed at Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park on Thursday, 2 September, 2021.

Image shows Kashif Anwar who was found guilty of murdering Fawziyah Javed

Detective Inspector Bob Williamson, said: “This has been an incredibly difficult and traumatic time for Fawziyah’s family who are understandably devastated by her death.

“Fawziyah was much loved and had her life ahead of her with a new baby on the way. This was all cruelly taken from her and her unborn child at the hands of her own husband - someone who should have loved and protected her. Anwar’s actions were incomprehensible and as an investigation team, we welcome today’s verdict.

"I sincerely hope that the fact that he has now been found guilty will afford Fawziyah’s family and friends some sense of justice."

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Man, 29, found guilty of murdering wife in Edinburgh

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