Police are urgently seeking the whereabouts of 43-year-old Sharaz Ali, who was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing his wife in Stechford, Birmingham, on September 10, 2021. Ali, who failed to attend his trial in August 2022 and was convicted in his absence, has been on the run since then.
West Midlands Police have been actively searching for Ali and have issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Authorities now believe Ali may be hiding in South London, with Croydon identified as a potential location where he has previously stayed.
A police spokesperson stated: “We’ve been working hard to trace his whereabouts and understand he had been known to stay in Croydon, London. We are working with other police forces and investigating his previous movements to locate him.”
The public is being urged not to approach Ali, who is considered dangerous. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 999 immediately and quote investigation number 20/1410584/21.
Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
