Police hunt man over murders of former partner and her mother
A MANHUNT has been launched for a 21-year-old following the murders of his former partner and her mother in an early-morning attack in a residential street.
Janbaz Tarin is being sought over the stabbings of Raneem Oudeh, 22, and Khaola Saleem, 49, in Solihull.
West Midlands Police appealed directly to Tarin to hand himself in and called on the public to contact detectives with information.
Detective Inspector Caroline Corfield, who is leading the investigation, said: “If anyone knows where Tarin is or thinks they may have seen him, I’d urge them to ring 999 immediately.
“If there’s anyone out there who may be shielding him through a sense of misguided loyalty, they need to be aware that they are committing an offence and will be prosecuted.
“My message to Tarin would be that it’s vitally important that we get to speak to you as soon as possible, so please do the right thing and let us know where you are.”
In a statement, the victims’ relatives said: “Our family is devastated with the loss of our loved ones.
“We would like to give thanks for all the love and support we have received. We kindly request that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
West Midlands Police said it had referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because it had previously had contact with the victims’ family.
Screams woke neighbours in Northdown Road in the early hours of yesterday and the women were pronounced dead at the scene outside Ms Saleem’s home.
One woman living nearby said: “I thought it was foxes screaming. She [one of the victims] was absolutely screaming her head off.
“He wasn’t speaking English, that’s for sure. He shouted something and then ran off. A minute later I saw him leave in a van.”
Forensics tents have been erected at the scene and police said house-to-house inquiries were being carried out.
The public has been advised not to approach Tarin and to call 999.