Search for shooting suspect fails to make breakthrough

Home in Seafield area attacked on May 19

A shooting suspect who is believed to have fled to the Republic of Ireland following an attack on a Fife businessman’s house is still on the run.

The Courier understands police forces on both sides of the Irish Sea are still trying to track down the man responsible for discharging a firearm multiple times in a quiet Kirkcaldy suburb back on May 19.

The incident shocked the affluent Seafield area of town and saw an increased police presence in Craigfoot Walk, where the house belonging to businessman Mohammed Javaid appeared to be deliberately targeted.

A 27-year-old man was subsequently identified as a possible suspect and the focus of the investigation switched to Ireland, as Police Scotland confirmed it was working closely with Interpol and the Garda to make an arrest.

However, despite an international arrest warrant being issued, the various parties involved in the shooting probe have yet to make a breakthrough.

Detective Inspector Colin Robson said: “A 27-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal in relation to this matter.

“However, we believe he is currently within the Republic of Ireland.

“As such we intend to utilise the specialist resources of the Police Scotland Fugitive Unit (PSFU) in order to trace and arrest him.

“In addition, and as part of this ongoing effort we are continuing to work closely with Interpol, the Garda and the Crown Office.”

When pressed for comment, a spokesman for Ireland’s police force remained tight-lipped on the nature of its involvement in the case.

“An Garda Siochana do not comment on correspondence or communications with other police forces,” the spokesman confirmed.

Picture: Steven Brown. Police outside the scene of the shooting back in May.