Uday said he had lost his temper because he believed that Jajo was upsetting his mother.

ECONOMIST: Uday and Qusay Saddam Hussein

Mr Mubarak, who had received a graphic account of the assault on Jajo from his wife, said Uday was a psychopath, a view held by many Iraqis.

ECONOMIST: Uday and Qusay Saddam Hussein

As soon as Uday arrived at the party he sought out a servant of his father called Jajo and repeatedly beat him to the floor with a club.

ECONOMIST: Uday and Qusay Saddam Hussein