(England) Six members of a family who attempted to kidnap their sister's gay partner have been jailed. The attack, which took place in June last year, was caught on CCTV in Blackburn near where Nazma Ditta's partner worked.. The court heard the attack was planned by the family on social media because they objected to the relationship and wanted their sister to continue in an arranged marriage. Prosecutors said after Nazma left home to move in with her girlfriend, she received a text from her brother saying: "I am dead to you, delete my number." The court heard during the attack in the town centre, one of the sisters told Nazma's partner: "You've messed with the wrong Muslims, we're going to kill you." She prevented herself from being dragged into the car by holding on to the side of the vehicle.
Tamoor Ditta, 26, admitted several charges including conspiracy to commit actual bodily harm and attempted kidnap. He was sentenced to six years in prison.
Ghazala Ditta, 31, Aftah Ditta, 32, and Nighat Morris, 39, were all sentenced to five years and four months in prison after admitting conspiracy to commit actual bodily harm, attempted kidnap and robbery.
Tosif Ditta, 34, and Nayyar Mehmood, 38, were both sentenced to three years and six months in prison after admitting conspiracy to commit actual bodily harm.
