Who was arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with a 2007 murder?

Umar Farooq, 46, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on a warrant related to the 2007 murder of Atiq Rehman.

When and where did the murder of Atiq Rehman take place?

Atiq Rehman was murdered in The Square, Wolverton, Milton Keynes in May 2007.

What is the current status of the case after the arrest at Heathrow?

The suspect, Umar Farooq, is facing a charge of murder and is due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court.

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Murder Suspect Arrested After 19 Years at Heathrow

14 Jan

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Summary

A man was arrested at Heathrow Airport, facing a murder charge.
The victim, Atiq Rehman, was killed in Milton Keynes in May 2007.
The suspect, Umar Farooq, was detained after arriving from Pakistan.

Murder Suspect Arrested After 19 Years at Heathrow

A significant development has occurred in a nearly two-decade-old murder case, with a man arrested at Heathrow Airport on a murder charge. Umar Farooq, 46, of no fixed address, was detained by authorities on Tuesday. His arrest followed his arrival in London, having traveled from Pakistan via Uzbekistan. He is now set to appear before Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court.

The murder victim, Atiq Rehman, tragically died after an attack in The Square, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, in May 2007. The incident cast a long shadow over the local community at the time. In 2008, three individuals were convicted and jailed for their involvement in Atiq Rehman's murder.

Authorities have emphasized the ongoing court proceedings and the importance of ensuring a fair trial. Ch Supt Emma Baillie acknowledged the potential difficulty this news may cause for some within the Milton Keynes community, assuring them of continued support and outreach through established relationships with community partners.