A person who was fatally stabbed throughout a reported mass brawl involving knives exterior a Coventry mosque has been named by police.
Haji Choudhary Rab Nawaz, 52, died shortly after being discovered injured by emergency providers who have been referred to as to the Jamiah Masjid and Institute on Sunday night.
He has been described by his family members as a “dependable shining light of good” and “an innocent humble loving family man”.
Just after 9pm, officers have been despatched to the mosque, on the junction of Durbar Avenue and Queen Mary’s Road, following experiences of a big group of males, some armed with knives, being in a struggle exterior.
Despite efforts to save lots of Mr Nawaz, he died a short while later.
In the hours after the incident, two males aged 27 and 56 have been arrested on suspicion of homicide.
And 4 extra folks have been detained early on Wednesday.
All six stay in custody, with 5 being held on suspicion of homicide and one on suspicion of aiding offenders.
In a press release launched by West Midlands Police, Mr Nawaz’s household mentioned: “We thank the emergency providers for his or her tireless effort for making an attempt to save lots of our father.
“We are hopeful in the police investigation and we, the family, want all those responsible to be brought to justice.
“They have extinguished a reliable shining mild of excellent, an harmless humble loving household man, our father, our brother, our good friend, Haji Choudhary Rab Nawaz.”
Police have mentioned they need to hear from anybody with info that may assist their investigation and “ensure we get justice for Mr Nawaz”.
They mentioned they need folks with any cell phone or dashcam footage or different info to submit it instantly utilizing a hyperlink on their web site.
People may also contact the drive through Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, by calling 101, or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. People ought to quote log 3319 of two October.
Officers have beforehand harassed they don’t consider the violence is linked to every other incidents or disputes both in Coventry or the broader West Midlands.
Source: information.sky.com”