Family pay tribute to 'much-loved' man fatally stabbed in Birmingham as murder investigation continues

The family of a man who was fatally stabbed outside his house in Birmingham have paid tribute to him.

Zeshaan Shaukat was attacked on Ashville Avenue in Hodge Hill at around 11.50pm on August 25, and died in hospital on Friday, August 28.

The 34-year-old’s family have now released a statement in which they said Mr Shaukat was loved by the whole community.

The tribute read: "Our beloved Zeshaan was murdered outside our family home, a place where he and our family should have felt safe.

“The pain and devastation this has caused our family is impossible to put into words.

"Zeshaan was so much more than a brother and a son. He was a huge part of our family, and his presence, his personality, and the memories we shared with him will remain with us forever.

"He was incredibly loved by the whole community. He meant so much to all of us, and his loss has left a space in our family that can never be filled.

“Losing him so suddenly and tragically is something we cannot begin to describe.

"Zeshaan, you were loved more than you could ever have known. You have left behind a family with broken hearts."

Seven people have been arrested as part of the investigation into Mr Shaukat’s death. Police believe he was injured in a targeted attack.

Jenny Birch, overseeing the investigation, said: “It’s now been a week since the attack on Mr Shaukat, and our investigation has made good progress.

"We are still keen to hear from anyone with information about what happened, or footage from the area, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We’ve been working around the clock to establish exactly what happened and have now arrested seven people.

“Two people remain in custody on suspicion of murder, while a third is being held on suspicion of assisting an offender.

“Four others have been released on bail while the investigation continues.

“Get in touch via 101 or by quoting log 20/376531/26. or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”