Teenager wanted in connection with Solihull murder

Police are trying to trace a teenager in connection with the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Istakhar in Solihull.

Mohammed Istakhar, aged 44, was found with fatal injuries at around 6.45am at the junction of Braggs Farm Lane at Lady Lane.

West Midlands Police said Mr Istakhar had earlier that morning driven a fare from Birmingham city centre to the Solihull area.

Luca De-Fazio, 18, was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Mr Istakhar. He remains in police custody.

Police are now looking for Oliver Pugh, 19, pictured above, in connection with the incident.

A statement from the force, read: “We’re trying to trace this man in connection with the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Istakhar in Solihull.

“We suspect Oliver Pugh is involved in the death of the 44-year-old who was found fatally stabbed at the junction of Braggs Farm Lane and Lady Lane on Tuesday.

“You can get in touch with us via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quote log 515 of 29/11/22. If you have information but don’t want to tell us who you are, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”