South Shields shooting: Tipu Sultan's funeral takes place
The family and friends a man who was murdered outside a takeaway in South Tyneside have gathered ahead of his funeral.
The family and friends a man who was murdered outside a takeaway in South Tyneside have gathered ahead of his funeral.
Tipu Sultan's coffin has arrived at the Bangladeshi Community Centre in Sunderland.
More than 300 people are expected pay their respects and join Tipu's family and friends as they say prayers.
Last night a vigil was held by the local community outside the takeaway in South Shields where Tipu was shot dead on Tuesday, April 7.
His family and close friends will attend a private service later in the day.
A month on from the murder of Tipu Sultan police have seized 2,000 hours of CCTV, visited 1,000 homes and taken 225 statements.
Police investigating the murder of Tipu Sultan have released new CCTV of two men that detectives believe are responsible for his death.
Police investigating the murder of takeaway owner Tipu Sultan in South Shields say men seen on a motorbike are responsible for his murder.