Two more arrests in West Midlands murder investigation

West Midlands Police detained the men, aged in their 20s, overnight and they've been taken into custody for questioning.

Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Zeshaan Shaukat who was fatally stabbed outside his house in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police detained the men, aged in their 20s, overnight and they've been taken into custody for questioning.

Mr Shaukat, aged 34, was attacked at around 11.50pm on 25 August outside his home on Ashville Avenue.

Sadly, he died of his injuries in hospital on 28 August.

Zeshaan Shaukat was attacked on Ashville Avenue and died in hospital. Photo: West Midlands Policeplaceholder image
Zeshaan Shaukat was attacked on Ashville Avenue and died in hospital. Photo: West Midlands Police | West Midlands Police

Police yesterday charged a man with conspiracy to murder and have so far arrested 13 people as part of its investigation into the death.

Officers are continuing to gather CCTV as part of their enquiries to establish exactly what happened and who was involved.

Extra patrols have been happening in and around the area to reassure the community since the attack.

Police are continuing to ask for anyone with information to contact them.

You can get in touch via 101 or Live Chat on the force’s website, quoting 20/376531/26, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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