Birmingham riot deaths: Inquest told police seeking more suspects

Detectives investigating the murders of three men who were hit by a car while guarding shops from looters in Birmingham are seeking further suspects, an inquest heard.

Haroon Jahan, 21 and brothers Shazad Ali, 30, and Abdul Musavir, 31, were killed after being hit by a car in Dudley Road, Winson Green, in the early hours of Wednesday.

Police were continuing to quiz three men on suspicion of murder today but are seeking more suspects from a second car recovered from the scene, Birmingham Coroner's Court was told. The court heard the incident which led to the deaths was caught on CCTV.

Detective Superintendent Richard Baker told the hearing that a man was arrested shortly after the incident, but had been released on police bail. Three other suspects, a 26-year-old man and two youths aged 16 and 17, were in custody.

A team of 70 officers is working on the inquiry and anyone with information is urged to call 0345 113 5000.

A total of 467 people have been arrested in connection with the riots. The inquest was adjourned.