A MAN who stabbed his mother and step-father at their home in Oldbury has today been found guilty of their murders.

Jasbir Kaur, 52, and her husband Rubinder Singh Bassan, 51, were stabbed to death by Anmol Chana.

The couple were found dead at their home in Moat Road at around 4am on Tuesday February 25, after police forced our way in after concerns were raised for their welfare.

Chana was found guilty of the murders following a nine day trial at Birmingham Crown Court and will be sentenced tomorrow (August 21).

The court heard how Mrs Kaur’s daughter had been trying to get hold of her mother since Sunday afternoon having last seen her and her step-father the previous evening.

The following day she called police and said she was concerned having still not being able to get in touch and officers attended their home after checking Mr Bassan's workplace which he had not attended.

Tragically they found Mrs Kaur and Mr Bassan dead, they had both been stabbed multiple times.

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Police launched a murder investigation and quickly turned their attention towards Chana. CCTV enquires showed that he had taken his step-father’s car - a Toyota Aygo - during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The investigation also determined that he had received hospital treatment for a bite on his thumb, sat drinking and playing pool in a local pub and deposited money into his bank account.

Police also discovered he had bought a plane ticket and dumped the car.

Officers were quickly able to track him down and the 26-year-old was arrested at his home in Hamilton Road, Smethwick on suspicion of the murder of his mother and step-father.

A search of his home uncovered the keys to the Toyota, his passport with travel details and a combat style knife, and a sheath covered in blood were found on his bed.

Detective Inspector Hannah Whitehouse, from out homicide team, said: “Chana carried out a despicable crime against his family in their own home which should have been a place of safety.

“Our investigation revealed that Chana was fanatical about knives and had previously expressed a desire to kill his mother.

“Sadly we do not know what led him to carry out such a vicious and sickening attack.

“My thoughts remain with the couple’s wider family and friends. I can’t imagine how they are feeling; the shock and pain that his actions have caused will stay with them forever.

“I hope the guilty verdict today provides them with some comfort.

“Knife crime is devastating and this case has been a harsh reminder of the tragic consequences."

The couple’s heartbroken daughter added this tribute: “My parents were the most loving people I’ve ever known. My mum went through hell and kept going to look after me and my brother. She’s the toughest woman I know. My dad was the perfect match for her. He was that person who was able to give my mum the space and warmth to relax and be loved in the way we all deserve.

“I am sad that their lives were ended so quickly without a second thought by a person whom they both loved dearly. Their lives together had just started. Not only did he take their lives, but he has tried to defame them in court to protect himself. I am angry at him for trying to use such tactics against their memory and against the person who always did her best for us.

“I have painful daily reminders that I won’t have their guidance through my adult life. The only comfort I have from any of this is that at least my parents are at peace together. Two beautiful souls eternally together. And that I’ll always love them.”