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Tanveer Iqbal murder: Two teenagers charged after shopkeeper found dead in boot of his car

Two teenagers and one adult have today been charged in connection with the murder of Smethwick music shop owner Tanveer Iqbal.

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West Midlands Police tonight confirmed Gul Nawaz, 43, of Arundle Way, Stoke-on-Trent and a 16-year-old Birmingham schoolboy have been charged with murdering the father-of-two.

Meanwhile a 17-year-old Birmingham schoolgirl has been charged with perverting the course of justice.

Legal reasons mean neither of the two teenagers can be named.

The trio are set to appear in front of Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Zatoon Bibi, 36, of Roway Lane, Oldbury, was charged with Mr Iqbal's murder earlier this month and is due to appear before Birmingham Crown Court on 22 April.

Officers continue to investigate after 33-year-old Mr Iqbal was found dead in the boot of his car in Portland Road, Edgbaston on February 1.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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