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Police officers search Sneinton property for evidence linked to taxi driver ‘execution’ in Gedling more than 30 years ago

Intelligence suggests there could be some evidence within the property linked to the murder.

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A specialist team of officers this morning (30) carried out a search of a property in Sneinton for ammunition in connection with the murder of a taxi driver in Gedling more than 30 years ago.

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, 26, of Sherwood Rise, known to his friends and family as Shami, was shot dead in his taxi on Tuesday, November 22 1994. He was found by a milkman at 4.30am at Lambley Lane Playing Fields with his hands tied and bound to the steering wheel.

He had been shot in what has been described by police as “an execution.”

Intelligence suggests there could be some evidence within the property linked to the murder.

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No one living at the property now is connected to the murder.

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor pictured with his family shortly before his murder

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor was found dead in his taxi at a car park in Lambley Lane Playing Fields back in 1994

Crimestoppers, a charity which is independent of the police, has supported this investigation by offering a reward of up to £50,000 for information that they exclusively receive that leads to a conviction. The reward is still available.

On the morning of Wednesday, November 27, five people were arrested on suspicion of murder in the Sneinton and Bakersfield area.

They were four men, aged 64, 57, 52, 51 and one woman aged 47.

They have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

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On Tuesday, December 17, a man, aged 43, from the Sneinton area, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

A number of lines of inquiry are still being pursued by a dedicated team of detectives including further forensic opportunities from the scene of the crime.

Detective Chief Inspector Clare Dean, who is leading the investigation, said: “Following our media appeal for information, we are following a number of lines of inquiry. The weapon used to kill Shami was never recovered in 1994.

“However, we are following a number of leads around the ammunition used to take his life and therefore have carried out a warrant at an address in the Sneinton area.

“Unfortunately, we can’t go into lots of detail in order to protect the integrity of the investigation but we are looking for ammunition.

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“The public can expect to see an increased presence in the area for some time while a thorough search of the property is conducted including the roof space.

“It is incredibly important to stress that the occupants of this property are not involved in our investigation and we apologise for any inconvenience our search may cause.

“Shami’s family have been updated on our investigation so far. They have been waiting 30 years for answers and we are determined to ensure that happens.

“We have always said the key to this investigation lies within the community and it is never too late to come forward with information.

“You may not have been in a position to say anything 30 years ago but with the passage of time we hope you can say something now.

“Crimestoppers is still offering an up to £50,000 reward as an extra incentive. This is a huge reward for information that leads to conviction.

“Information to Crimestoppers can be submitted completely anonymously.

“The reward is due to expire on February 22.”

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