Woman released on bail in Akhtar Javeed death probe

A woman arrested by detectives investigating the murder of businessman Akhtar Javeed has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

The 19-year-old woman was detained by West Midlands Police late on Friday at an address in Leicester on suspicion of assisting an offender.

An 18-year-old man remains in custody and an application for further time to question a 26-year-old man arrested in Leicester has been granted today.

The two men were arrested in Derby and Leicester, on suspicion of murdering Mr Javeed.

The father-of-four, aged 56, was shot in the neck during an attempted robbery at a drinks distribution warehouse in Digbeth, Birmingham, on February 3.

Mr Javeed's family, who live in east London, continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Detectives have seized a silver Renault Megane as part of the inquiry, having appealed for sightings of a car seen leaving Rea Street South with its lights off shortly after the shooting.

Anyone with information which may help the team of detectives should call West Midlands Police on 101.