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13/04/2015
Man Arrested Over Takeaway Restaurant Murder
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Tipu Sultan, who was found shot dead at the rear of a takeaway in South Shields.
Mr Sultan was found with a single gunshot wound at the back of his family restaurant, Herbs n Spice Kitchen, on Lake Avenue, South Shields, last Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe his murder was planned.
Police arrested a man, understood to be from Newcastle, on Sunday afternoon.
Police added they had received a "very positive" response to an appeal for information, and had further inquiries to follow up.
(MH/CD)
Mr Sultan was found with a single gunshot wound at the back of his family restaurant, Herbs n Spice Kitchen, on Lake Avenue, South Shields, last Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe his murder was planned.
Police arrested a man, understood to be from Newcastle, on Sunday afternoon.
Police added they had received a "very positive" response to an appeal for information, and had further inquiries to follow up.
(MH/CD)
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