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India Today
09-05-2025
- India Today
Indian-origin restaurateur stabbed to death inside bank in UK
An Indian-origin man, Gurvinder Singh Johal, was stabbed to death inside a bank in the eastern England city of Derby. Police were called to Lloyd's Bank branch in St Peter's Street, Derby, at around 2.30 pm on Tuesday afternoon (May 6), and despite an air ambulance attending to Johal, he was pronounced dead at the scene, the Daily Mail reported. He was Somali-origin man, 47, who has been identified as Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, from Normanton in Derby, was arrested and charged with his murder on was a restaurateur. He was the owner of Hen and Chickens Bar and Grill restaurant in Shelton Lock. He is survived by three children and a WAS A 'GOOD FRIEND AND A SMILER': FAMILY FRIEND Johal had just returned from a family trip to India with his wife, children and extended family, a family friend of Johal told the BBC. The friend also said that Johal was "a good friend" and "a smiler". A friend said Johal had visited the Lloyds branch to deposit his restaurant's weekend earnings, as he couldn't do it on Monday due to the bank Shallow, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in the East Midlands, said, "After 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."advertisementA second suspect, a man in his 30s, was arrested but later released without charge or further action in connection with the APPEARED BEFORE THE COURTThe accused appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court via video-link on Thursday, where he spoke only to confirm his identity with the assistance of a Somali has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Derby Crown Court for his next hearing was attended by family members of Johal, who was known to friends as Danny, news agency PTI reported."Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Johal at this time. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial," Shallow said."It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings," Shallow added.
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Derby stabbing: Restaurant owner and 'devoted family man' named as man killed in Lloyds bank
The victim in Tuesday's stabbing at a Lloyd's Bank in Derby has been named as a local restaurant owner. Gurvinder Singh Johal, known to friends as Danny, owns and runs the Hen and Chickens Bar and Grill restaurant in Shelton Lock. Police were called to Lloyd's Bank in St Peter's Street at around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon (May 6) and despite an air ambulance attending, the victim, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 40s was arrested at a property in Western Road, Normanton, at around 6pm on suspicion of murder. A second man in his 30s was also arrested at the same property on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both were in police custody last night. Meanwhile people trying to go about their daily lives in the city have spoken of their shock. His death has been called "senseless" by close friend Councillor Ajit Atwal, leader of the Lib Dem group on Derby City Council, who knew him personally. He declined to give personal details because of causing further upset to the family but was happy to talk about him as a person. He said: "It's a sad day for Derby. He was the most hard-working and devoted family mam. It makes no sense what has happened. Something must have gone terribly wrong for him to be killed in this way. "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. He was just getting on with his life - it's just senseless." A lady who did not wish to give her name said she read the news about the death last night. She said: "It's just so shocking. Inside a bank in broad daylight. Really awful. " After the stabbing, a nearby shopkeeper - who asked to remain anonymous - told DerbyshireLive: " We know who the guy is, it's really sad, really sad. Yesterday we heard screaming and then heard someone shouting 'it's a bank robbery' because at that stage no-one knew it was a murder. Then the police arrived, there were lots of them who arrived really quickly. It's just so sad." Another passer-by said: "I saw it on Facebook last night and I couldn't believe it. A bloke in the bank being stabbed at 3pm in the afternoon? It's unheard of. Derby city centre is becoming a no go zone these days." While a woman said: "It's just so shocking. Inside a bank in broad daylight. Really awful. " Detective Inspector Tony Owen said: 'We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding. No-one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident.' A Lloyds spokesperson: 'We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Derby branch and our thoughts are with those affected. We are supporting our colleagues during this difficult time and will co-operate closely with the police.' Anyone with information should contact the police quoting the reference 25000260624, or contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
