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Murder Suspect Arrested After 19 Years at Heathrow
14 Jan
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.
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.
