Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing at Nottingham petrol station

A man has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death at a petrol station in Nottingham.

Officers were called to the Texaco garage in Meadow Lane at approximately 6.25pm on Wednesday, 31 January to reports of a stabbing.

Mohammed Duraab Khan, 26, was treated by paramedics at the scene but he died from his injuries a short time later.

Haseeb Majid, 22, of Wilford Crescent, The Meadows, has now been charged with murder.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday 5 February.

A 46-year-old man arrested within hours of the attack has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

A third man, aged 23, who was arrested on suspicion of murder on 1 February has also been released on bail.

Police say they are continuing to pursue several lines of inquiry.

Mr Khan’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers as the investigation continues and have asked for privacy.

Detective Inspector Kaz Smithson, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Khan’s family and friends and we will continue to support them throughout this investigation.

“Our extensive investigation is continuing, and we are making good progress with a team of highly skilled detectives working tirelessly to establish exactly what has happened and get Mr Khan’s family justice.

“I want to reassure the community that we do believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.” 

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