🔴 Wolverhampton Double Murder: Fugitive Mohammed Maneer Khan Charged
Wolverhampton rocked as detectives charge two men over a brutal 3am street shooting – a major breakthrough in a case that’s gripped the city & shocked the Midlands.
Police have charged a man with the murders of Duaine Mills, 28, & Syed Zain Ali, 32, who were shot dead in Leicester Street, Wolverhampton, at around 3.10am on 19 September.
Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, was arrested yesterday after a major manhunt. He has now been charged with both murders, as well as attempted murder, two firearms offences, & fraud by false representation.
Khan is due before Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court this morning.
A second man, Yaseen Patel, 34, from Birmingham, will appear at the same court charged with assisting an offender.
Senior investigating officer Jenny Birch said:
“These charges represent another significant step forward in our investigation. As has been the case throughout, our thoughts remain with the families of Duaine & Syed. They are being kept updated & supported by specialist officers. We continue to appeal for anyone with information about the murders to get in touch.”
Police say an online portal remains open for anyone with footage or information: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).
Anyone who can assist the investigation is urged to call 101, quoting log 358 of 19 September.
