A man who dragged his victim down a road by grabbing hold of his bag and driving off at speed has been jailed for life.
Mohammed Miah was left to die in the street after the random attack by plumber Paul Emmerson, 38.
The 22-year-old suffered fatal chest and head injuries when he was dragged for 100 metres by his shoulder bag.
Emmerson, of Kitts Green, Birmingham, targeted Mr Miah as he drove his VW Caddy away from a nearby pub.
He held onto his victim through his van window before he abandoned him to die in the road in West Bromwichs High Street.
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West Midlands Police said the attack, on March 17, was motiveless.
Emmerson, who was on a life licence after a previous conviction for arson, was found guilty after trial by a Birmingham Crown Court jury which took just two hours to reach a unanimous verdict on Friday.
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He was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years.
Afterwards, Detective Inspector Harry Harrison, of West Midlands Police, said: This was an unusual case to investigate, given that there seemed to be no clear motive for the attack.
Although nothing will bring their loved one back, I hope Mr Miahs family can today take some comfort in the fact that the man responsible for his untimely death is going to prison for his actions.
In a heartbreaking statement the victims sister, Shahara Kanum, said: To completely express the impact that my brothers death has had on my life truly is impossible.
She added: I will never be able to be who I was before.
The loss of my brother is something I will never be able to come to terms with nor forgive.
I wish that those responsible could completely feel the extent to which they have ruined my life.
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