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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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Video: Digbeth crime scene after man shot dead

56-year-old Akhtar Javeed has been named as the man shot dead in Digbeth last night.

My Javeed suffered a gunshot wound and despite being taken to hospital by paramedics, he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Murder detectives are hunting a pair of armed robbers and the area is currently cordoned off.

The scene in Digbeth Credit: ITV News Central
The scene in Digbeth Credit: ITV News Central
The scene in Digbeth Credit: ITV News Central

There is also video footage of the area showing where the incident took place and what areas police have sealed off.

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