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Metro
18 hours ago
- Metro
Moment 'murdered' ice cream man 'argues with customer' before stabbing
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video These are the moments leading up to the fatal stabbing of an ice cream man known as 'Mr Smiley' on a suburban north west London street, Metro can reveal. Shazad Khan, 41, was stabbed after he drove through his usual route in Monks Park, Wembley, on Tuesday. The father-of-one was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead soon after ambulance crews arrived at 6.15pm The Arsenal fan with a four year old daughter was well loved in the Wembley community where he was brought up. He was known to give away ice creams to families with littler money and his jolly persona led him to being nicknamed Mr Smiley friends said. Dramatic footage from the scene and obtained by Metro shows Mr Khan in a row with a bearded man in grey jogging bottoms and hoodie who follows him along Monks Road after he had got out of his ice cream van. Raised voices can be heard as the argument escalates with Mr Khan, who is seen wearing a blue apron, then turning his back on the man. Khan was then stabbed moments later. Seconds later he lay dying, with locals coming out of their houses and battling to save his life before police and paramedics were called to the scene. A witness told Metro: 'We all know Shazad around here. Neighbours ran out to try to save him before the paramedics got here. People did their best. We are all devastated. There was an argument that's all we know.' Tributes have poured in for Mr Khan who had five siblings and whose life revolved around his family. Akram, who lived next door to Shazad and his family for 20 years, said he was a doting family man who had cared for his dying father during covid. He told Metro: 'They were our neighbours for 20 years. Lovely people just lovely. We have spoken to his mother, she's in a terrible state she can't fathom what happened. 'The family are originally from Pakistan. Shazad loved football, he was an Arsenal fan and loved and respected by the whole community. He went to the mosque, he went shopping with his family he was a humble man.' Sara, a close friend of Shazad, told Metro she had spoken to him the day before he was killed. She said: 'He was an amazing person. We were speaking about life and how he was holding up. She added: 'He was a good person, always with a smile on his face. He had the best smile. 'He would give free ice cream to kids at the park all the time.' More Trending Forensics officers were on Thursday searching a house on Monks Road. Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said: 'Our thoughts remain with Shazad's family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. 'This incident will rightly cause concern across the community, but intelligence at this stage leads us to believe there is no wider threat to the public.' A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder early Wednesday, and a 31-year-old woman was arrested for conspiracy to murder at the scene. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: US hitwoman Aimee Betro who wore niqab in botched assassination jailed for 30 years MORE: Death threats and 'kamikaze' criminals – security guard lifts lid on UK's shoplifting epidemic MORE: Southport killer Axel Rudakubana wins back prison perks after attacking guard with boiling water
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Famous ice cream seller pictured serving customers before brutal fatal stabbing
A famous ice-cream seller who was stabbed to death in the street has been pictured for the first time. Detectives have named the man who died after a stabbing in Wembley, north-west London on Tuesday as 41-year-old Shazad Khan. Police say his family are being supported by specialist officers. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He remains in custody alongside a 31-year-old woman, who was detained at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, reports The Mirror. Police said they responded to "reports of an altercation" in Monks Park, Wembley, at 6.10pm on Tuesday. Shazad was given emergency treatment by paramedics, but was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have named the man who sadly died following a stabbing in north-west London as 41-year-old Shazad Khan (Image: Met Police) In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Met Police's Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, local policing commander for north-west London, said: "Our thoughts remain with Shazad's family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. "This incident will rightly cause concern across the community, but intelligence at this stage leads us to believe there is no wider threat to the public. "Detectives are conducting a thorough and fast-paced investigation, and locals can expect to see an uptick in police presence in the area. "Anyone with any information – particularly dashcam or doorbell footage from the time of the incident – is urged to speak to us as a matter of urgency." Asim Mahmood Butt, 39, a local resident living in nearby Tokyngton Avenue, said he was childhood friends with Mr Khan. Speaking at the scene, he told reporters: "I got a call from one of my cousins. "This guy, we know him – he's a famous ice cream guy. He got stabbed yesterday. "I came here and his body was still here, and police had cordoned off the area. "We don't know the reason why, but all that we know is that a guy with a grey hoodie stabbed him eight times. That's what I've been told. The scene of the incident in London (Image: PA) "I know his brothers as well – they're all local. We all used to play cricket and football here in Monks Park. He started selling ice cream about a year ago." Mr Butt said the victim was married and had a young daughter. The victim's ice-cream van, which had been parked on the road at the time of the incident, was well known locally for having a large teddy bear, the witness added. A second witness, who did not want to be named, said the ice-cream van was towed away from the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Daily Record
11-06-2025
- Daily Record
CCTV captures terrifying moment hired thug with sawn-off shotgun opens fire at homes
Kieran Morgan, 30, was caught on camera wielding a sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun opening fire in broad daylight. Astonishing video footage has emerged showing a hitman discharging a firearm at residences amidst a fierce gangland dispute. Kieran Morgan, 30, was filmed brandishing a sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun and firing it in broad daylight, as well as during the early hours in another horrifying assault. In a third incident, he discharged a shotgun in a bustling takeaway, all within a matter of weeks. The orchestrator of these attacks was Zaki Shazad, 22, who was acting on behalf of unidentified higher-ranking figures in the underworld, Minshull Street Crown Court was informed. The judge remarked that the shootings bore 'all the hallmarks of a dispute between serious organised criminals'. Remarkably, no one was injured in any of the incidents, which took place in March and April 2023. Morgan has now been handed an 18-year prison sentence, while Shazad has been sentenced to 16 years behind bars, reports the Manchester Evening News. The initial shooting occurred on March 12 on Doric Avenue in Heald Green, Stockport. Morgan, accompanied by another man and clad in a mask and dark attire, approached a house and fired a shotgun at it. He then lobbed a homemade explosive device towards the property, but it rebounded off a wall. Morgan retrieved it and threw it again at a higher angle, causing it to detonate like a firework. Greater Manchester Police later confirmed through forensic testing that the device contained hydrochloric acid. Morgan subsequently made his escape from the scene in a Mercedes. The second shooting occurred in broad daylight on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green on April 21, as a family, including a child, were preparing their car for Eid festivities. Morgan arrived at the scene in the afternoon carrying a hold-all bag that contained the shotgun. Donning a face mask, he fired shots towards the property. Although no one was injured, the house sustained damage. The third incident unfolded at the Drip burger bar on Kingsway nine days later, on April 30. Morgan entered the restaurant and immediately discharged one shot, followed by another shortly after. One bullet struck a wall next to a TV, and the other hit the counter. Staff members were behind the counter at the time, and customers were present in the front of the restaurant. Prosecutor David Farley stated that those inside were 'clearly and understandably terrified'. Morgan made his escape on a bicycle. Shazad was identified as the 'organiser' of the shootings. Snapchat messages exchanged between the pair revealed that Morgan was to receive £1,000 from Shazad for the 'jobs'. Shazad, of Ranford Road, Levenshulme, was convicted of conspiring to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life. Morgan, of Petworth Avenue, Chadderton, admitted to the same offence. Police announced that the three shootings were connected following receipt of intelligence. They scrutinised CCTV footage which aided in identifying Morgan, who was spotted wearing a Canada Goose jacket. He subsequently posted a photo of himself on social media donning the same jacket. His face was also captured on CCTV footage after he removed his balaclava. Additionally, Shazad received a sentence for attempting to smuggle cannabis to a relative in HMP Berwyn, North Wales. He pleaded guilty to conveying a List A item into prison and possessing cannabis. Defending Morgan, Keith Harrison stated that the defendant has struggled with "recurring mental health problems". David Bentley, representing Shazad, claimed that his client was involved in assisting Morgan but was not the mastermind. Following the hearing, Detective Inspector Lee Newburn of GMP commented: "Violence, particularly this kind of revenge violence, will not be tolerated on the streets of Manchester. We have seen two dangerous individuals locked up for their parts in a number of firearms discharges targeting properties where innocent people were present. "It is miraculous that no-one was seriously injured during these firearms discharges, but they could very easily have been. One of the victims of these shootings has described to me how scared she now is to go out in public and just how shaken she is about what happened. Nobody should be made to feel like this. "We continue to work very closely with the communities in and around Greater Manchester to ensure that we protect them from this kind of violence, and we are grateful for the intelligence that we receive from them in relation to illegal activity on a daily basis. "We also work closely with the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), which is a multi-agency team we are part of, and we seek to prevent violence from occurring by addressing underlying issues and educating those who may be at risk of re-offending. "We do this by providing valuable input in prevention work that our partners are carrying out on an ongoing basis, working behind the scenes to manage serious incidents before they occur. That is why we are asking, if you know anyone who is using, or possesses, an illegal firearm, we urge you to get in touch with us as, for each firearm we recover, that's potentially a life saved."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
CCTV captures terrifying moment hired thug with sawn-off shotgun opens fire at homes amid bitter gangland feud
Shocking footage captures the moment a hired gunman fires at homes amid a bitter gangland feud. Kieran Morgan, 30, was caught on camera wielding a sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun opening fire in broad daylight and in the early hours in another appalling attack. He also fired a shotgun in a busy takeaway in a third shooting committed within the space of a few weeks. Zaki Shazad, 22, was the 'organiser' of the attacks, but was operating on behalf of unknown more senior underworld figures, Minshull Street Crown Court heard. A judge said the shootings had 'all the hallmarks of a dispute between serious organised criminals'. Miraculously, no one was hurt in any of the incidents, which happened in March and April 2023. Now Morgan has been sentenced to 18 years in jail, and Shazad to 16 years in prison. The first shooting happened on March 12 on Doric Avenue in Heald Green, Stockport. Morgan, with another man, was wearing a mask and dark clothing when he approached and fired a shotgun at the house. He then threw a homemade explosive device towards the property, but it bounced off a wall before Morgan picked it up and threw it at a higher trajectory where it 'went off like a firework'. Greater Manchester Police said that forensic testing later the device contained hydrochloric acid. Morgan then fled the scene in a Mercedes. The second shooting happened in broad daylight at a house on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green on April 21, when a family including a child were packing up their car for Eid celebrations. Morgan arrived at the scene in the afternoon with a hold-all bag, containing the shotgun. Wearing a face mask, he opened fire towards the property. No-one was hurt but there was damage caused to the house. The third shooting took place at the Drip burger bar on Kingsway nine days later, on April 30. Morgan entered the restaurant, immediately firing one shot before firing another soon after. One hit a wall next to a TV, and the other hit the counter. Staff were behind the counter at the time and customers were in the front of the restaurant. Prosecutor David Farley said those inside were 'clearly and understandably terrified'. Morgan fled on a bike. Shazad was the 'organiser' of the shootings. Messages sent between the pair on Snapchat show that Morgan was to be paid £1,000 by him for the 'jobs'. Shazad, of Ranford Road, Levenshulme, was found guilty of conspiring to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life. Morgan, of Petworth Avenue, Chadderton, pleaded guilty to the same offence. Police said that the three shootings were linked after officers received intelligence. They trawled through CCTV footage which helped to identify Morgan, who was seen wearing a Canada Goose jacket. He later posted a picture of himself on social media wearing the same jacket. His face was also seen on one CCTV clip after he had removed a balaclava. Shazad was also sentenced after he was caught trying to smuggle in cannabis to a relative who was in HMP Berwyn in North Wales. He pleaded guilty to conveying a list A article into prison and possessing cannabis. Defending Morgan, Keith Harrison said the defendant has suffered from 'recurring mental health problems'. For Shazad, David Bentley said that he was involved in assisting Morgan, but that he was not the 'Mr Big'. After the hearing, Detective Inspector Lee Newburn, of GMP, said: 'Violence, particularly this kind of revenge violence, will not be tolerated on the streets of Manchester. We have seen two dangerous individuals locked up for their parts in a number of firearms discharges targeting properties where innocent people were present. 'It is miraculous that no-one was seriously injured during these firearms discharges, but they could very easily have been. One of the victims of these shootings has described to me how scared she now is to go out in public and just how shaken she is about what happened. Nobody should be made to feel like this. 'We continue to work very closely with the communities in and around Greater Manchester to ensure that we protect them from this kind of violence, and we are grateful for the intelligence that we receive from them in relation to illegal activity on a daily basis. 'We also work closely with the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), which is a multi-agency team we are part of, and we seek to prevent violence from occurring by addressing underlying issues and educating those who may be at risk of re-offending. 'We do this by providing valuable input in prevention work that our partners are carrying out on an ongoing basis, working behind the scenes to manage serious incidents before they occur. That is why we are asking, if you know anyone who is using, or possesses, an illegal firearm, we urge you to get in touch with us as, for each firearm we recover, that's potentially a life saved."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Bolton Wanderers have laid 'solid' foundations to build from
Wanderers' Chief Financial Officer Niaz Shazad believes the club has laid solid foundations to build from. Shazad joined from the City Football Group last September and has also served as interim co-Chief Executive Officer following Neil Hart's departure. 'The club's resurgence since the FVWL (Football Ventures) acquisition in 2019 culminated in record-breaking turnover in 2023/24 which speaks volumes about the jobs" target="_blank">work that's gone into rebuilding Bolton post-administration,' he told Football Business Journal. 'From a financial and operational standpoint, the foundations are sound and with the support and backing of the board, will only get stronger.' Shazad added: 'Scalability now depends on our ability to evolve this model. We are not just trying to grow for growth's sake – we're aiming for smart, sustainable growth. 'That means investing further in data infrastructure, improving talent pathways from Academy to first team, and forming strategic partnerships both locally and internationally.' The campaign didn't go to plan for the first team but there was success for the Women's team and Academy, who clinched several trophies collectively. The Women's team achieved the league and cup double in their first season under club operations, without losing a single game in the league. Julian Darby's Under-18s won the Youth Alliance League northern section before thrashing Luton in the national final at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The youngsters also won the LFA Professional Youth Cup. Andy Taylor's B Team completed a hat trick of successes at the County Ground in Leyland, beating Burnley to lift the LFA Senior Cup. 'What we've seen this past season is not just success in isolation – it's reward for years of groundwork across our footballing departments, be it Julian Darby, Dave Gardiner, Myles Smith or the many wonderful members in their respective teams,' Shazad stated. 'The performance of our Women's team, B Team and Academy sides is a powerful signal that the club is building the right way - from the ground up, with cohesion, standards and identity running through every level. 'From a strategic standpoint, these achievements confirm our belief in a "one club" philosophy. We don't view these teams as peripheral or developmental – they're integral pillars of Bolton Wanderers. 'Their success enhances our brand, our talent pipeline and our commercial appeal. Winning matters, but what matters even more is how we're winning - with local talent, intelligent coaching and a culture of excellence that mirrors the first team's direction.' Several youngsters also received opportunities in the first team during the final weeks of the campaign including David Abimbola and Sam Inwood. Shazad echoed new Sporting Director Fergal Harkin's words about the importance of developing talent to make the step up to the senior ranks. 'Another core pillar is player trading and development,' he said. 'This isn't just about selling talent – it's about creating a vertically integrated pathway from Academy to first team and beyond, which creates long-term value both on the pitch and on the balance sheet. 'Our investment in data-led recruitment and youth development ensures that we aren't just developing talent for ourselves but becoming a club recognised for producing players who thrive at higher levels. 'Our B Team, as well as U18s have had tremendous success this season, winning leagues and cups alike and we hope to build upon these foundations in the years to come.'
