Police in Milton Keynes have issued images of two people they would like to speak to after a fatal stabbing in the Bletchley area in July, saying the individuals may hold vital information to assist an ongoing murder inquiry.
Appeal for witnesses in Brooklands Road killing
The Major Crime Unit said the images were captured on CCTV in the car park of the Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve off Drayton Road on 31 July. The appeal relates to the stabbing death of Mohammed Tanveerul Islam, which occurred on 30 July in Brooklands Road.
Detective Inspector Michael Roddy, senior investigating officer, appealed directly to anyone who recognises the people pictured or who saw anything of note in the nature reserve between 30 and 31 July to come forward. He emphasised that the two people in the images are not being treated as suspects but could be witnesses who might support the criminal justice process.
“I am appealing for the people in these images, or anyone who recognises them, to please contact police as I believe they may have vital information relating to Mohammed’s murder.”
One person charged, trial date set
Police have charged one man in connection with the death. Shaquill Selyer, aged 27, of Frensham Drive, Bletchley, was remanded in custody after being charged on 6 August with one count each of murder, possession of an offensive weapon and perverting the course of justice. His trial is listed to begin at Aylesbury Crown Court on 7 June.
Officers emphasise that while a defendant has been charged, witness evidence remains important to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to support court proceedings.
How the public can help
The force has asked anyone with information to contact them and provided multiple reporting routes. The published guidance highlights that anonymous tips are also welcome through Crimestoppers.
- Call the police on 101 (quoting reference 43260393336).
- Report via the police website (reference number above).
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.
Timeline of events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 30 July | Fatal stabbing of Mohammed Tanveerul Islam in Brooklands Road, Bletchley. |
| 31 July | Two people seen on CCTV in Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve car park, Drayton Road. |
| 6 August | Shaquill Selyer charged with murder and related offences; remanded in custody. |
| 7 June (next year) | Trial scheduled to start at Aylesbury Crown Court. |
Residents of Bletchley and surrounding parts of Milton Keynes may be particularly concerned by the release of images and the strong police appeal. The force is effectively seeking to fill gaps in the timeline around the incident and to identify anyone who may have witnessed movements or interactions at the Blue Lagoon car park during the relevant period.
Local witnesses can play a crucial role in serious criminal investigations. In this case, police have made clear the value of even small pieces of information: a sighting, a vehicle registration, or other seemingly minor details could corroborate or challenge accounts and be material at trial.
The publication of images is a common tactic in major investigations when officers believe members of the public may hold relevant information. While this can be unsettling for local communities, detectives say it is an important step to progress enquiries and ensure those responsible are properly scrutinised through the courts.
Anyone who may recognise the people pictured, or who has information about the incident or the presence of people or vehicles at the Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve between 30 and 31 July, has been urged to contact the police without delay.
