A TEENAGER has been arrested after a taxi driver was stabbed to death on the job.
Father-of-five Mohammed Istakhar, 44, has been hailed as a “hero” by his devastated family after he was killed in Solihull, West Mids, on Tuesday.
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Mr Istakhar was found with serious injuries at the intersection of Braggs Farm Lane near Lady Lane at about 6.45am but could not be rescued.
Investigators understand that earlier that morning Mr Istakhar had been driving from central Birmingham to the Solihull area.
West Midlands Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old man is being questioned about Mr Istakhar’s death.
Police said: “An 18-year-old man visited a police station last night and was arrested on suspicion of murder.
“He remains in police custody today for further questioning as the investigation continues.”
Mr. Istakhar’s heartbroken family paid tribute to him today.
In a statement, they said: “Our daddy, our hero. Our hardworking father was taken from us so quickly.
“He was our world. He was so loved, respected by the whole community.
“He is survived by his grieving wife, his five children whom he loved dearly, his elderly mother, his three sisters, his only brother and fur babies.
“Our martyr will live on and has set an example for his children. He will never be forgotten. See you on the other side dad.”
Det Insp Michelle Thurgood, from Force CID, said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Istakhar’s family at this tragic time and our investigative teams are focused on establishing exactly what happened.
“One person has been arrested and we are continuing house-to-house investigations, CCTV trawls and forensics at various locations as we build a full picture of events.
“We’ve already spoken to a number of people who were in the area or live in the area and would urge anyone who hasn’t yet been contacted to get in touch.”
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