Arrest Over South Shields Murder

A Newcastle man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Tipu Sultan in South Shields.

Published 13th Apr 2015

A Newcastle man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Tipu Sultan in South Shields.

The 35-year-old is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

32-year-old Tipu, from Sunderland, was shot dead at the back of Herbs n Spice takeaway in Lake Avenue on Tuesday (7th April).

Police say the investigation into the murder is ongoing.