Birmingham man who tried to murder his wife still on the run two years after conviction

Detectives are desperate to track down a man who fled before being convicted of attempting to murder his wife. Sharaz Ali went on the run halfway through his trial in August 2022 at Birmingham Crown Court.

The 43-year-old was convicted of attempted murder in his absence after stabbing his wife on September 10, 2021. A bench warrant for Ali's arrest was also issued by the court.

Police suspect that someone in Birmingham knows where the fugitive - who used to live in Stechford - is hiding. He was also known to have connections in Croydon, London.

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Exactly three years on from when Ali tried to murder his wife, police today appealed for the public's help in tracing the fugitive. West Midlands Police urged anyone who sees Ali to call 999 immediately.

A force spokesperson said: "We've been working hard to trace his whereabouts and understand he had been known to stay in Croydon, London. But we believe someone in Birmingham may know where he is.

"We've been working with other forces and investigating Ali's previous movements to try and establish where he is now. If you've seen him, or know where he is, please do not approach him, but call 999 immediately, quoting investigation number 20/1410584/21.

"Alternatively, report information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."