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Albanian murder suspect sneaked into Britain after gunning down man in homeland

Albanian murder suspect who sneaked into Britain after shooting a man in his homeland is being hunted by detectives.

Granit Shehu, 34, went on the run after he gunned down the man on September 16, 2015.

Scotland Yard has now launched an appeal to track the fugitive who has links to London, Eastbourne, Leeds and the West Midlands.

But detectives warned members of the public not to approach him.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “Granit Shehu, 34, is wanted in Albania on suspicion of murder.

“It is believed he was involved in an altercation on 16 September, 2015 in which he produced a firearm and shot a man who subsequently died as result of his injuries.

“Shehu is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, with short brown hair.

“He is known to have links to London, Eastbourne, Leeds and the West Midlands.

“Due to the nature of the offences Shehu is wanted for, we would ask members of the public not to approach him.”

Words Lewis Pennock

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