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24/07/2009 01:12 PM  

Father-of-three taxi driver beaten to death with a hammer

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A taxi driver has died after he was dragged from his car, beaten with a hammer and left lying at the roadside.

Father-of-three Mohammed Arshad, 36, was found badly injured at the side of a country lane in Birmingham. He is believed to have been attacked after a row.

His blue Ford Galaxy people carrier was later found abandoned a mile away.

 

 

 

Emergency services attended the scene, in Hopwood, at around 8.50pm on Wednesday.

Mr Arshad was taken to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham, but died from his injuries yesterday morning.

The dead man's partner Shahida Hussain, 34, is seven months pregnant with their fourth child.

She said in a statement: 'He was a loving husband who adored his wife and children and had a very close relationship with his sons, aged eight, six and three years old.

'He was a man with a big heart who was always there for others.

'Both his family, community and colleagues have suffered a major loss. For those close to him the brutal nature of his murder is impossible to comprehend.'

It is believed he had picked up his last fare fare in the Kings Norton area of the city.

Detective Superintendent Sheila Thornes, of West Mercia Police, said: 'There has been a lot of speculation about how this man came by his death and possible motives.

'At this early stage we are keeping an open mind and are looking at all lines of enquiry.'

Ifran Ahmed, chairman of the Birmingham and Solihull Taxi Association, told the Birmingham Mail newspaper: 'We are all shocked and appalled by this complete waste of life.

'Our members drive black cabs, but some of them knew him. I did not know him personally, but some of my colleagues did and nobody has a bad word to say against him.

'He was a very good guy. He was a hard-working family man, with a young wife and a young family.

'Every single day and night drivers in black cabs and private hire vehicles put themselves in danger and it’s getting worse. If we defend ourselves we get into trouble and if we complain to the police they do not react to our complaints.'

A major incident room has been set up at Redditch police station and house-to-house enquiries are ongoing. A racist motive has not been ruled out.

A post mortem examination was being carried out today and family liaison officers are supporting the victim's relatives, police said.

Anyone with information should call West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



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24/07/2009 02:36 PM  
SADDENED to hear of yet another death of a young married hard working cab driver who was trying to provide a living for his family,our condolences go out to them and all those affected by this gentlemans MURDER!! How many more must there be before this trade wakes up and demands by what ever means available for the authorities to sit up and take notice of our fight to work without fear of being assaulted.The (it wont happen to me)or (why should i get involved syndrome )is the reason that we are seen as prey by the dregs of humanity who are fuelled by drink or drugs and require a victim to fund ther habits.Only by banding together and registering our disgust at the way that we are treated by the authorities can we hope to change peoples perception of us as valued public transport providers,and do away wtih the stigmas asscociated to us historicaly (ie He:s only a cab driver) all
drivers should join together in either the union or your local asscoiation,forming an alliance that can affect change.Remember that the black cabs in London moan like no other group and yet on serious iisues they band together and fight for what they consider right ,how different are we?
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24/07/2009 08:55 PM  
ASSOCIATIONS ARE A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BUT FOR REAL RESULTS JOIN THE GMB

Note the quote " the police dont react" now theres a suprise and does anyone seriously imagine Association can influence that shower?

108 Mp's 8 Mep's thousands of Cllrs how can Associations compete with that??
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26/07/2009 09:40 AM  

Taxi convoy following man's death
Mohammed Arshad
Police said the attack on Mohammed Arshad was "horrific"

A convoy of about 200 taxi drivers gathered in Birmingham city centre to show their support for a colleague who died after being stabbed in the head.

Mohammed Arshad, 36, from Birmingham, was found in Wast Hills Lane, Kings Norton, on Wednesday evening and died in hospital the following morning.

The gathering on Friday night which started on Suffolk Street Queensway was "peaceful and dignified", police said.

It followed Mr Arshad's funeral earlier on Friday, a relative told the BBC.

Brother-in-law Mohammed Sheraz Hussain said the funeral was held at a mosque in Small Heath, Birmingham.

'Dignified display'

Mr Arshad's Ford Galaxy was found abandoned in Shannon Road, Birmingham.

A post-mortem examination carried out on Thursday confirmed Mr Arshad died of stab wounds to the head.

West Mercia Police said tests also established that he suffered other injuries to his body.

West Midlands Police said the gathering involving private hire taxis lasted from 2200 BST on Friday until 0200 BST on Saturday.

It was a "dignified display of solidarity and respect for a colleague", the force added.

Mr Arshad's family described him as "loving and caring" and devoted to his three sons.

West Mercia Police said it was a "horrific" attack on a well-respected man.

Wast Hills Lane is on the border of Birmingham and Worcestershire.

Shannon Road, where his vehicle was abandoned, is about one mile (1.6km) from where Mr Arshad was found.
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14/08/2009 02:45 PM  
its just so sad, i mean people go out to earn an honest living and you get scum who just dont want to pay a couple of quid to get home!

I mean i know most of my weekends don't go without some sort of incident, its a joke!
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02/12/2009 05:03 PM  

Posted By GMB BRANCH SEC LONDON on 24/07/2009 08:55 PM
ASSOCIATIONS ARE A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BUT FOR REAL RESULTS JOIN THE GMB

Note the quote " the police dont react" now theres a suprise and does anyone seriously imagine Association can influence that shower?

108 Mp's 8 Mep's thousands of Cllrs how can Associations compete with that??


As always happens the police can't do anything until a crime has been committed!!
I know!! Been there, done it, on many an occasion
When I work at night I'm just very choosy to who I take now
Your safety is far more important than what you might get if you take what might be a good fare only to find that the punter or punters are Jekyll & Hide characters once you've gone a mile down the road and out of CCTV surveillanc, then the ordeal starts!!
On those occasions, don't argue, make a quick 'u' turn straight back to the nearest rank while calling the police telling them which way your heading....
I'm just glad that I have a purpose built cab with a barrier!! The doors lock automatically and I don't say a bloody thing!! That generally puts the shits up 'em
If they look iffy don't take 'em! it's that simple!! body language and eyes say a lot.....
You have the right to refuse with reasonable cause..... If you get dragged over the coals from a complaint then you should have joined the GMB!! THAT'S WHY I'M A MEMBER!!
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