CCTV of hit-and-run suspect released after 'much-loved father' killed while walking on pavement
CCTV images have been released of a man suspected of crashing into a pedestrian and then fleeing the scene as the victim lay dying in the road.
The man is wanted by police after a hit-and-run crash in Birmingham on Sunday which left a 61-year-old dead.
Ghulam Nabi was walking along a pavement in Digbeth when he was hit by a car just after 11am.
He was helped by passers-by but could not be saved, West Midlands Police said.
The detective leading the investigation has now urged the driver to come forward as specialist forensic teams examine a vehicle which was found less than half a mile away from the scene.
The crash happened on Great Barr Street at the crossroads junction with Heath Mill Lane in Digbeth.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "Mr Nabi was simply walking along the pavement, where he should have been afforded some protection.
"He was a much-loved son, husband and father and as you can imagine his family are in extreme shock following this tragic collision.
“I would appeal directly to the driver of the car involved to do the right thing and to come forward now. I am in no doubt that you know you have been involved in a collision.
"Maybe you didn’t quite know the unfortunate circumstances at the time but you certainly do now. You know that collision has left a man dead in the road – Do the right thing and contact us.
"We have recovered a vehicle less than than half a mile from the scene and that will now be subject to an extensive forensic examination. My team are recovering plenty of CCTV and are following up numerous lines of enquiry as we pursue the driver.
“I would like to thank all of the public who came to Mr Nabi’s assistance at the scene and who have assisted us greatly since. This tragic incident has affected many people in the local community.
"I would appeal to anyone who has any information, dash cam footage or CCTV to make contact with us no matter how small. Please do not assume we must already know what you have to tell us.”
The man involved, or anyone who recognises him, have been asked to come forward and speak to police as soon as possible. Contact them via live chat on their website, or call 101, and quote log 1411-290821. Alternatively email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.
