Elland murder victim Billy Khan had terrible wounds

May 6 2009 Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A MURDER trial jury has been told that stabbing victim Billy Khan would not have survived the knife wound he suffered during a street disturbance in Elland last August.

Home Office pathologist Dr Alfredo Walker told Bradford Crown Court yesterday that the 33-year-old suffered a gaping wound to the right side of his abdomen during the incident last year.

The knife used to cause the fatal injury penetrated to a depth of about 22cm and cut across one of the main veins in Mr Khan’s body.

The knife also caused damage to the abdominal aorta resulting internal severe bleeding.

“Was this a survivable injury?” asked prosecutor Tom Bayliss QC.

“No this was not a survivable injury,” replied Dr Walker.

“It would have taken an heroic attempt by an heroic surgeon to salvage this victim.

“There would have been a very narrow window to get into the abdomen and stem the bleeding.”