Crimewatch appeal for wanted suspect after attempted murder in Digbeth
West Midlands Police are seeking to trace Ajay Soni after three men were attacked in Digbeth in May 2021.
Police said that since the attack, the 32-year-old has remained at large.
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Police are renewing their appeal to find him.
He was featured on BBC Crimewatch Live this morning.
Police are urging anyone who knows his whereabouts contact officers.
In a post on Facebook, Birmingham Police said: "Did you see our appeal to trace Ajay Soni on BBC Crimewatch Live this morning?
"We are continuing our search for the wanted suspect, who is also known as Ajay Malhi.
"Today, he featured on #BBCCrimewatchLive which is back on our screens every weekday morning for three weeks.
"The 32-year-old is wanted in connection with an attempted murder in #Digbeth in May 2021 in which three men were attacked.
"Since then, Soni has remained at large, so we are renewing our appeal and encouraging anyone who knows where he is to get in touch.
"If you know anything, call 101 or use Live Chat quoting crime number 20/413395/21.
"To watch the appeal on CrimeWatch Live earlier today, visit: https://orlo.uk/pG7RQ."
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