Cambridgeshire 24-year-old named as 'inside man' in DPD driver murder jailed


A Cambridgeshire man involved in the murder of a DPD driver has been jailed for 10 years. Sukhmandeep Singh was found guilty of manslaughter while four other men were convicted of murdering Aurman Singh, 23.

The 24-year-old from Paynels in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, is believed to be the "inside man" who shared information about Aurman's deliveries on the day he was murdered - with BirminghamLive reporting the pair worked at the delivery company's Stoke-on-Trent depot. Aurman was killed in broad daylight on August 21, 2023, while making deliveries in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury.

He was attacked by a group of men armed with weapons including an axe, golf club, and piece of wood. He suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspects fled the scene in a white Mercedes Benz and grey Audi and dumped some of the weapons in nearby Hubert Way. The Audi was followed by police as it headed towards Tipton in the West Midlands.

The men were filmed dumping the axe, wrapped in a grey hoodie, in a bin and the car was stopped. Arshdeep Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Shivdeep Singh, and Manjot Singh were arrested on suspicion of murder.

All four men denied murder but were found guilty on Thursday, March 28, by a jury after a six-week trial at Stafford Crown Court. Sukhmandeep Singh was found guilty of manslaughter at the same trial.

On Friday (April 12) the men received the following sentences:

  • Arshdeep Singh, 24, of Shaw Road in Tipton – 28 years;

  • Jagdeep Singh, 23, of Goodrich Mews in Dudley – 28 years;

  • Shivdeep Singh, 27, of Greenfield Road in Smethwick – 28 years;

  • Manjot Singh, 24, of Greenfield Road in Smethwick – 28 years;

  • Sukhmandeep Singh, aged 24, from Paynels in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough – 10 years.

Aurman's family said in a statement: "There are no words that could ever explain the impact this tragedy has had on me and my family. Today a mother will grow old without her son. A sister will grow up without her brother.

"We don't want what has happened to us to happen to another family. It is an unbearable loss for us which has changed our lives. My daughter and myself will be living our lives for the sake of it but our happiness and the will to live is not there. We would like to thank the police for conducting their investigation diligently and supporting us through this tough time."

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy of West Mercia Police said: "I am pleased that significant sentences have been handed to these men for the brutal murder of Aurman Singh. These five men are dangerous individuals who will now serve a considerable sentence in prison where they cannot cause further harm to the wider public.

"We are incredibly grateful for the support from local residents and those who provided vital information to assist with our investigation and gave evidence in court. Aurman's family have understandably been left shattered, when he was tragically killed in a planned and brutal attack in Shrewsbury, and my thoughts and condolences remain with them.

"Today's sentence should send a strong message to those who think they can come into our towns and cities to commit violent crime that we will not stop in our efforts to find them and put them before the courts. This was a complex investigation which saw us work with police forces across the country and I'd like to thank the investigation team and those involved for their hard work and commitment."