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Family of businessman shot dead make fresh appeal

The family of warehouse owner Akhtar Javeed who was shot dead at his Birmingham business have made an appeal for his killers to come forward.

The 56-year-old was killed during an attempted armed robbery in Digbeth on 3 February.

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West Midlands Police start investigations after fatal shooting

Police have started their investigation after a man was shot dead during an attempted robbery at a warehouse in Digbeth last night.

56-year-old Akhtar Javeed, suffered a gunshot wound and despite being rushed to hospital by paramedics, was pronounced dead a short time later.

Our reporter Chris Halpin spoke to Andy Parsons - the temporary Chief Superintendent for Birmingham West and Central Command Unit.

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