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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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Pictures released of victim in Digbeth shooting

56-year-old Digbeth murder victim Akhtar Javeed Credit: BPM Media

These are the first pictures of 56-year-old Digbeth murder victim Akhtar Javeed.

Murder detectives are hunting a pair of armed robbers who shot dead Mr Javeed during a robbery in Digbeth, Birmingham, last night.

56-year-old Digbeth murder victim Akhtar Javeed Credit: BPM Media
56-year-old Digbeth murder victim Akhtar Javeed Credit: BPM Media

Officers were called to soft drinks distributor Direct Source 3 Ltd, at 66 Rea Street South, just before 6.40pm, after receiving reports that several masked men were robbing the premises.

56-year-old Digbeth murder victim Akhtar Javeed Credit: BPM Media
56-year-old Digbeth murder victim Akhtar Javeed

Mr Javeed was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

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