Crazed woman jailed after ransacked West Bromwich bungalow as two women barricaded themselves in the living room fearing for their lives

Aliyyah Chandi, 30, saw a female dog walker in Oakwood Park on August 15 and asked her for a cigarette then demanded money before putting her in a headlock and pushing her to the floor. 

After freeing herself the lady ran to nearby bungalow on Bilhay Street for sanctuary. However, Chandi followed her and barged through the front door hurting the homeowner’s leg as she tried stop her entry.  

The two women barricaded themselves in the living room as Chandi ransacked the house looking for something to steal. She was also threatening to kill them as she tried to push through their barricaded room.

The police arrived in time to save the cowering women from attack. When Chandi was arrested she continued her frenzied behaviour spitting at officers and racially abusing a black officer. She also refused to give a sample for class A drugs.

Chandi pleaded guilty to attempted robbery, burglary and racially aggravated harassment and was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday)..

The two women who were attacked and abused by Chandi are now frightened to leave their home and do’ not feel safe living in West Bromwich any more

Chandi, who appeared in court via video link from Foston Hall Prison women’s prison, has 13 convictions for 33 offences which include violence and thieving. 

In mitigation the court heard Chandi was battling drug addiction and was remorseful for her actions. She also has a child and pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. 

Recorder Ben Mills sentenced Chandi , of no fixed abode, to two and a half years imprisonment.

He said: “You saw a dog walker in West Bromwich you asked her for a cigarette and then you grabbed her round the head, put an ornament next to her face. The woman told you she had no money you them repeatedly shouted ‘where do you live’.

“She said she would try and get some money but then ran to a bungalow to escape. This was the time you could have reflected on your behaviour and leave it at that. Instead you followed the lady and beat your way in, hurting one of your victim’s leg. 

“They were so scared of you they barricaded themselves in their living room. They could hear you ransacking the place and going from room to room emptying wardrobes and cupboards.”

He added: “When you were arrested you continued to scream and shout and tried to spit at the officer. You threatened to head butt a female officer and then racially abused her making her feel distraught. 

“You have previous convictions including racial offences which is an aggravating factor in my sentencing. This racist abuse really effects the victims. I hope you reflect on your behaviour during your sentence and I hope not to see you again.”