Siddiqi murder: Reward and renewed appeal

Police are renewing their appeal for information as to the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with the murder of Aamir Siddiqi.

Mohammed Ali Ege, 32, from the Riverside area of Cardiff is wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

South Wales Police is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for any new information leading to any further arrests and subsequent convictions in relation to the Aamir Siddiqi murder.

Aamir, 17, was attacked at his family home in Ninian Road, Roath, Cardiff, at around 1.40pm on Sunday, April 11 and died of stab injuries.

His parents were also seriously injured during the incident.

Mohammed Ali Ege is described as black, of Middle Eastern heritage, 5ft 10in tall, slim, with black shaved or cropped hair, brown eyes and a Welsh accent.

He is known to have contacts across Cardiff, in Pontypridd, and Barry.

The public are advised not to approach him directly but to call police immediately if they have any information regarding his whereabouts.

An appeal for his whereabouts was aired on the BBC Crimewatch programme on Wednesday night and officers are following up lines of enquiry as a result of information received.

A number of properties were searched in Cardiff and London on Wednesday and Thursday as part of the investigation.

The community is once again thanked for its support and co-operation during this on-going investigation.

Police are asking anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Mohammed Ali Ege to contact the Major Crime Incident Room at Cardiff Central Police Station on 02920 527 303 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For immediate sightings please dial 999.

* Two men, aged 36 and 37, remain remanded in custody charged with the murder of Aamir Siddiqi and the attempt murder of his parents.

Photograph: Mohammed Ali Ege
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