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Inquest opened into Thompson Park killing



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Published Date: 13 March 2008
THE inquest into the death of murder victim Mr Mohammed Shafiq has been opened and adjourned.
Mr Shafiq (50), of York Street, Nelson, was stabbed and hit round the head during an altercation in Burnley's Thompson Park on Tuesday, March 4th. He underwent emergency surgery at the Royal Blackburn Hospital but died the same day in the high dependency unit.

Home Office pathologist Dr Charles Wilson conducted the post-mortem examination on the father-of-seven. He gave the cause of death as stab wounds to the chest and stomach but requested an adjournment for histological and toxological tests.

Mr Shafiq's funeral is expected to take place tomorrow (Friday) when a large number of people expected to attend Ghausia Jamia Mosque, Every Street, Nelson.

Mohammad Bilal Bhatti (20) of Holcombe Drive, Burnley, and a 16-year-old youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with murder and violent disorder.

Mohammed Shahdab Akhtar (19) of Scott Park Road, Burnley, and Omar Khalid (19) of Fairfield Drive, Burnley, face charges of violent disorder.

All have been remanded in custody and will appear at Preston Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17th.

Meanwhile, the Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating Lancashire Constabulary's response to a phone call made by Mr Shafiq before his death.

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  • Last Updated: 13 March 2008 10:58 AM
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  • Location: Burnley
 
 

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