Tariq Jahan, who became a national hero after appealing for calm after losing his son in national riots six years ago has repeated a call for a public enquiry.
Haroon Jahan 20, Abdul Musavir, 30 and his brother Shahzad Ali, 31 were killed by a speeding car as they defended their Birmingham community from looters during the 2011 riots.
Hours after his son Haroon died in the street, Tariq Jahan called for calm with his now famous words: “Step forward if you want to lose your son. Otherwise calm down and go home”. There were no further riots the following night.
However, a subsequent trial saw eight men acquitted of murder over the three deaths.
Mr Jahan has now repeated a demand for a public enquiry into the tragedy. In a Facebook update he said: “6 years on..3 lives lost..still no justice!! Feels only like it was yesterday. Such a shame that everyone’s efforts have come to no avail as of yet, still struggling to get answers as politicians say it costs too much for an enquiry.
“Nonetheless, we shall keep the fight ongoing and use our energy in doing good through the charity ‘Haroon Tariq Jahan Foundation’. Also want to take today to thank each and every person that has supported us in the legal fight, the charity and those of you who every so often send messages of support, you are all appreciated more than you know. Prayers for the boys. Ameen.”
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