Butetown: Inquest hears man suffered 'catastrophic' injuries

Police were called to Butetown, Cardiff, on Sunday, 18 February

An inquest into the death of a father of 11 heard he suffered "catastrophic" injuries to his neck.

South Wales Central Coroner's Court heard that Ibrahim Yassin, 64, was at his home when a caller requested keys to a mosque.

The inquest was opened and adjourned to allow for a police investigation to be concluded.

Mujeeb Rahman Hassani appeared in Cardiff Crown Court on Friday morning charged with murder.

On Friday the inquest hearing was told Mr Ibrahim had been attacked with an implement, causing catastrophic injuries.

A pathologist provided a provisional cause of death as multiple sharp force injuries including transection of airway, and both carotid arteries.

Assistant Coroner Kerrie Burge adjourned the inquest because she said there is reason to believe Mr Yassin died a violent death and police investigations need to be concluded

She offered her condolences to the family of Mr Yassin, who the inquest heard was born in Somalia.

Mr Hassani, 38, from West Bute Street, Butetown, Cardiff, was remanded in custody after appearing at before Cardiff Crown Court on Friday morning.

Mr Hassani was assisted by a Farsi interpreter and spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

A provisional trial date has been set for 29 July.