Menu
20/04/2015
Police Appeal To Family Believed To Have Left UK For Syria
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a family of six believed to have left the UK for Syria.
Asif Malik, his partner and their four children were reported missing last Thursday. It is understood that they were last seen on Tuesday 07 April, and had not mentioned any holiday or travel plans to family members.
Police have established that 31-year-old Asif, 29-year-old Sara Kiran, their daughter Zoha, aged 7, and three sons, Essa, aged 4, Zakariya, aged 2, and Yhaya, aged 1, boarded a ferry from Dover to Calais at 00:30 on Wednesday 08 April.
The family are then thought to have travelled south through Europe, and possibly through Budapest, Hungary, on or around Sunday 12 April.
Thames Valley police said that given the online rhetoric from the Islamic State (ISIL) encouraging people to travel to Syria, the direction of travel and concerns voiced by Asif’s family, they are "concerned the family may be seeking to travel to Syria".
Thames Valley Police Acting Deputy Chief Constable, John Campbell said: "We are extremely concerned for the safety of this family, especially the four young children.
"We are reaching out to Asif and Sara, in the hope that they hear our messages and we encourage them to make contact with us so we can return them safely to their families who are extremely worried about them.
"We would urge anyone with information about the family’s whereabouts to come forward and speak to police so the family can safely return to the UK.
"We would ask anyone who saw the family as they travelled to Dover, waiting at the port, on the ferry or when they arrived at Calais to contact the police. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could help the UK or European authorities to locate the family so that they can be safely returned home to their loved ones."
Anyone with information should call Thames Valley Police on 101 quoting reference number 342.
(MH/CD)
Asif Malik, his partner and their four children were reported missing last Thursday. It is understood that they were last seen on Tuesday 07 April, and had not mentioned any holiday or travel plans to family members.
Police have established that 31-year-old Asif, 29-year-old Sara Kiran, their daughter Zoha, aged 7, and three sons, Essa, aged 4, Zakariya, aged 2, and Yhaya, aged 1, boarded a ferry from Dover to Calais at 00:30 on Wednesday 08 April.
The family are then thought to have travelled south through Europe, and possibly through Budapest, Hungary, on or around Sunday 12 April.
Thames Valley police said that given the online rhetoric from the Islamic State (ISIL) encouraging people to travel to Syria, the direction of travel and concerns voiced by Asif’s family, they are "concerned the family may be seeking to travel to Syria".
Thames Valley Police Acting Deputy Chief Constable, John Campbell said: "We are extremely concerned for the safety of this family, especially the four young children.
"We are reaching out to Asif and Sara, in the hope that they hear our messages and we encourage them to make contact with us so we can return them safely to their families who are extremely worried about them.
"We would urge anyone with information about the family’s whereabouts to come forward and speak to police so the family can safely return to the UK.
"We would ask anyone who saw the family as they travelled to Dover, waiting at the port, on the ferry or when they arrived at Calais to contact the police. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could help the UK or European authorities to locate the family so that they can be safely returned home to their loved ones."
Anyone with information should call Thames Valley Police on 101 quoting reference number 342.
(MH/CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
22 August 2011
Man Arrested Over Snurridge House Murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed in the neck at a luxury manor house in North Devon. The 20-year-old victim was taken to hospital following the incident, which happened around 3am on Sunday, but died later. A 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Man Arrested Over Snurridge House Murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed in the neck at a luxury manor house in North Devon. The 20-year-old victim was taken to hospital following the incident, which happened around 3am on Sunday, but died later. A 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
19 October 2015
NCA To Lead Investigation Into Alleged Police Corruption
The National Crime Agency (NCA) is to lead an investigation into alleged police corruption during the original Stephen Lawrence murder investigation. The NCA is managing the investigation on behalf of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), and it is being led by NCA Deputy Director for Specialist Investigations, Roy McComb.
NCA To Lead Investigation Into Alleged Police Corruption
The National Crime Agency (NCA) is to lead an investigation into alleged police corruption during the original Stephen Lawrence murder investigation. The NCA is managing the investigation on behalf of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), and it is being led by NCA Deputy Director for Specialist Investigations, Roy McComb.
20 June 2014
Woman Arrested Under Terrorism Act
A woman has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, it has been confirmed. West Midlands Police said its Counter Terrorism Unit arrested the 21-year-old female on Thursday morning on suspicion of failing to disclose information. The woman, understood to be from Middlesex, was questioned at a London police station.
Woman Arrested Under Terrorism Act
A woman has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, it has been confirmed. West Midlands Police said its Counter Terrorism Unit arrested the 21-year-old female on Thursday morning on suspicion of failing to disclose information. The woman, understood to be from Middlesex, was questioned at a London police station.
11 May 2007
'No disciplinary action' for Menezes police
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has ruled that none of the 11 police officers involved in the shooting which killed Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes will face disciplinary action.
'No disciplinary action' for Menezes police
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has ruled that none of the 11 police officers involved in the shooting which killed Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes will face disciplinary action.
21 December 2011
Dutch Internet Paedophile Sentenced In Wirral
A paedophile that travelled from Holland to a school girl's home in Merseyside has been sentenced to 22 months in prison on Wednesday. Dutch national Kristian Timmerman travelled from Holland to the home of the Wirral schoolgirl after befriending the 12-year-old on Youtube, and social networking sites over a period of weeks and months.
Dutch Internet Paedophile Sentenced In Wirral
A paedophile that travelled from Holland to a school girl's home in Merseyside has been sentenced to 22 months in prison on Wednesday. Dutch national Kristian Timmerman travelled from Holland to the home of the Wirral schoolgirl after befriending the 12-year-old on Youtube, and social networking sites over a period of weeks and months.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
