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BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Derby bank stabbing: Lloyds to reopen week after man's death
A bank in Derby city centre where a customer was stabbed to death is set to reopen on Lloyds branch in St Peter's Street has been closed since 37-year-old Gurvinder Singh Johal died on 6 Cabdiraxmaan Nur, 47, was charged with his murder and is on remand with a provisional trial date of 19 January 2025.A Lloyds spokesperson said the company's thoughts remained with those impacted by the incident and it was continuing to support branch staff. A family friend previously told the BBC that Mr Johal was "a smiler" and "a good friend".He said he had just returned to Derby from a family trip to India with his wife, children and extended MPs Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker, who represent Derby North and Derby South respectively, said in a statement that violence "has no place in our community".
The Independent
09-05-2025
- The Independent
Derby bank murder accused appears in court via video link
A 47-year-old man has appeared in court via a video link from prison charged with the murder of a bank customer in Derby city centre. Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur is charged with murdering Gurvinder Singh Johal, who died after a stabbing inside Lloyds Bank in St Peter's Street on Tuesday. Nur, who was arrested at an address in Western Road, Normanton, Derby, appeared at Derby Crown Court via a video link from prison and was remanded in custody, a court official confirmed. The case was adjourned until August 15. Mr Johal, who was 37, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were alerted at around 2.35pm on Tuesday. A second man, in his 30s, who was arrested in connection with the incident, has been released with no further action, Derbyshire Constabulary said. Mr Johal was said to have been known to friends as Danny. In a tribute given to the Derby Telegraph on Wednesday, councillor Ajit Atwal, leader of the Lib Dem group on Derby City Council, who knew Mr Johal, said: 'He was a good businessman and nothing was ever too much trouble for him. 'He was humble, quiet and a kind guy and would always go above and beyond for everyone. 'His family are devastated and cannot understand what has happened.'
NDTV
09-05-2025
- NDTV
Indian-Origin Man Stabbed In UK Bank, Murder Accused Appears In Court
A 47-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Gurvinder Singh Johal, an Indian-origin man who was fatally stabbed inside a Lloyds bank in Derby city centre. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon (May 6), with emergency services pronouncing Johal dead at the scene. The accused, Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur from Normanton, Derby, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court, speaking through a Somali interpreter. He has been remanded in custody, and the case has been referred to Derby Crown Court. According to BBC, Cabdiraxmaan Nur confirmed his name, age other details and was remanded in custody to appear at Derby Crown Court on Friday. Samantha Shallow, deputy chief crown prosecutor in the East Midlands, said, "Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal." She added, "Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Johal at this time." A second man in his 30s, who was arrested in connection with the incident, has been released without any further action. A family friend told the BBC on Wednesday that Mr Johal was "a smiler" and "a good friend". He said that Mr Johal had just returned to Derby from a family trip to India with his wife, children and extended family. Supt Rebecca Webster, from Derbyshire Police, said: "For the family of the victim, we know that life will never be the same again, and our thoughts are with them as they begin to deal with their tragic loss."
Sky News
08-05-2025
- Sky News
Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan appears in court over murder of Gurvinder Singh Johal inside bank in Derby
Why you can trust Sky News A man has appeared in court, charged with murder after a stabbing inside a bank in Derby city centre. Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan, 47, from nearby Mickleover, was remanded in custody at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Gurvinder Singh Johal, 37, died after he was stabbed inside a Lloyds bank on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Nur had a Somali interpreter for his eight-minute appearance, which was watched by around 15 members of Mr Johal's family. A second man, in his 30s, who was arrested in connection with the incident, has been released with no further action, Derbyshire Constabulary said. Adjourning the case, District Judge Stephen Flint told Nur: "I must send your case to Derby Crown Court. Tomorrow a Crown Court judge will decide what happens next in this case." The judge also offered his condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Johal. Samanatha Shallow, deputy chief crown prosecutor in the East Midlands, said: "Mr Johal died after a stabbing inside Lloyd's bank in St Peter's Street, Derby, after 2.30pm on Tuesday 6 May. "Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Johal at this time." Ms Shallow has warned the public against speculating about the incident online. Mr Johal, who was said to have been known to friends as Danny, was pronounced dead at the scene after the emergency services were called at around 2.35pm. In a tribute given to the Derby Telegraph on Wednesday, councillor Ajit Atwal, leader of the Lib Dem group on Derby City Council, who knew Mr Johal, called him "humble, quiet" and "kind". He said he was someone who "would always go above and beyond for everyone. "His family are devastated and cannot understand what has happened."
BBC News
07-05-2025
- BBC News
Man stabbed to death in Derby bank named as restaurateur
Man stabbed to death in bank named as restaurateur 5 minutes ago Share Save Helen Astle BBC East Midlands Today Isaac Ashe BBC News, East Midlands Share Save Supplied Father-of-three Gurvinder Singh Johal was fatally stabbed inside a Derby city centre bank A customer killed inside a city centre bank has been named locally as restaurant owner Gurvinder Singh Johal. Mr Johal had been at Lloyds in St Peter's Street, Derby, with the bank holiday takings from his Hen and Chickens Bar and Grill in Shelton Lock, said a family friend. The father-of-three, known to his friends as Danny, was stabbed shortly before 14.30 BST on Tuesday and died at the scene, Derbyshire Police said. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and another in his 30s on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in custody. A cordon remains in place at the bank although St Peter's Street has reopened to the public. A family friend told the BBC that Mr Johal was "a smiler" who was "always and "a good friend". He said that Mr Johal has just returned to Derby from a family trip to India with his wife, children and extended family. Supplied Mr Johal was "a good friend" and "a smiler", said a family friend Supt Rebecca Webster said the victim's family had been informed. She said: "For the family of the victim, we know that life will never be the same again, and our thoughts are with them as they begin to deal with their tragic loss. "Those who witnessed the incident and offered first aid and tried to help at the scene will also be understandably devastated by what happened. "And there will, of course, be the impact on the wider community from such a shocking event. A cordon was set up in the heart of the city "Lloyds has said it is "deeply saddened" by the incident, while Labour MPs Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker, who represent Derby North and Derby South respectively, said in a statement: "This is a tragic and shocking incident. Violence has no place in our community." Brad Worley, BID manager for St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District, said rangers would remain in the area to provide support and assistance in any way they can. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. More on this story Suspects being questioned after fatal bank stabbing
