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Birmingham city centre attack victim named

THE man killed following an attack in Birmingham city centre, has been named as the victim.

Amarpal Atkar, 33, was found seriously injured on Stephenson Street, just outside Birmingham New Street station, July 31. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries later.


Atkar's family in Oldbury "devastated and heartbroken" by his death.

A 34-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of Atkar's murder has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Det Insp Jim Mahon, from West Midlands Police, said detectives are investigating the murder and have urged witnesses to come forward.

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ASYLUM seekers could be required to wear electronic tracking tags under a proposal put forward by a senior policing officer, sparking concern within the Home Office over legality and human rights.

Katy Bourne, the Conservative police and crime commissioner for Sussex, has urged the government to test the idea through a pilot scheme, reported the Telegraph.

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