Seventh Arrest Made in Murder of Mohammed ‘Shah’ Subhani
Detectives investigating the chilling disappearance and murder of Mohammed Shah Subhani, a.k.a ‘Shah’, have arrested a seventh suspect. A 22-year-old man was taken into custody on Monday, 9 December, on suspicion of murder. He remains held as the investigation intensifies.
Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh, leading the probe, said: “Our investigation continues to gather pace, and this latest arrest shows how determined we are to establish what happened to Shah.”
Police Plea: Speak Up or Face the Guilt
DCI McHugh urged anyone with information to come forward. He warned: “I am convinced there are people holding back crucial information. Your silence is causing unbearable pain to Shah’s family.”
A hefty £20,000 reward is still on the table for tips leading to arrests and convictions. Witnesses or anyone who knows more are urged to contact the police immediately.
Key Details from the Murder Inquiry
- Shah, 27, vanished from his Hounslow home on Tuesday, 7 May. He was last seen around 12:30pm, reported missing just before midnight.
- Police found Shah’s car on 19 June riddled with bullet holes, confirming a murder investigation.
- On 3 August, officers recovered a stolen black BMW X5 with cloned plates in Hounslow, linked to the case.
- Police are probing the movements of a damaged Blue Range Rover Evoque, spotted near Shah on 7 May. This vehicle vanished after travelling to Ilford.
Previous Arrests in the Ongoing Investigation
- 23-year-old man arrested on 2 July for perverting the course of justice; released under investigation.
- Two men aged 22 and 25 arrested on 8 July over murder, kidnap, and perverting justice; released under investigation.
- 20-year-old arrested on 31 July for conspiracy to murder and kidnap; released pending further enquiries.
- 19-year-old arrested on 29 August for conspiracy to murder and kidnap; released under investigation.
- 22-year-old arrested on 22 October on suspicion of conspiracy to murder; released under investigation.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, reach out via Twitter @MetCC, quoting Operation Rockton. For anonymity, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
