October 1st 2025.
According to reports, the peaceful town of Droitwich Spa was shaken by a tragic incident involving a prominent member of the community. Mohamed Samak, a well-respected hockey coach at a top public school, is being accused of murdering his wife in front of their young son. The court heard that the 43-year-old allegedly stabbed his 49-year-old wife, Joanne Samak, to death in their home on the 1st of July last year.
As the trial at Worcester Crown Court began, the jurors were informed that neighbors had heard a woman screaming and a child crying on the night of the incident. They were also played a recording of Samak's 999 call made at 4:09 am, where he requested for the police and added, "I'm in some trouble." When the call handler asked about the situation, Samak replied, "Please, I need to help my wife," and revealed that she had a knife in her tummy.
However, the accused denies the charges, claiming that it was Joanne who inflicted the fatal wounds on herself. In his call to emergency services, he explained that he had gone to the bathroom and then entered his wife's bedroom, where she slept alone. That's when he found her slumped half out of the bed and quickly turned her over, only to discover blood and a knife. He then proceeded to perform CPR while waiting for paramedics to arrive.
But according to prosecutor Matthew Brook KC, Samak's story has changed since he first spoke to the police. Initially, he had claimed to have seen Joanne stabbing herself. The court was also informed that the couple's young son had witnessed an altercation between his parents. During his interview with specially trained officers, he even constructed a Lego replica of his mother's bedroom, where he had been sleeping on the night of the incident.
Mr. Brook went on to explain, "He said when he was in mummy's room, daddy picked mummy up to see what was in her hands. When daddy picked mummy up, he had wrapped his arms around her tummy. He had been woken up by mummy shouting 'put me down'." These details painted a different picture than what Samak had claimed, leading the prosecution to argue that they were certain that the accused had stabbed and murdered his wife.
It was revealed that Joanne Samak, a 49-year-old interior designer, tragically lost her life on that fateful night. The court also heard that Samak was the head coach of the Welsh under-18s boys' and girls' hockey teams and had previously led the boys' hockey team at Malvern College, a prestigious school that costs up to £57,285-a-year to attend. The couple had met in 2011 when Joanne had gone on a holiday to Egypt, and Samak was in charge of sports and activities at her hotel.
As the trial continues, the community is left in shock and mourning over the loss of a beloved member. Stay updated on this developing story by signing up for Metro's News Updates newsletter or receiving Breaking News alerts as soon as they happen. Let's hope that justice will be served for Joanne Samak and her grieving family.
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