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Man shot dead 'robbed of £10,000' Man shot dead 'robbed of £10,000'
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A man has died after being shot and robbed of £10,000 as he left work at a money exchange firm in Manchester.A man has died after being shot and robbed of £10,000 as he left work at a money exchange firm in Manchester.
Khurram Ashraf, 30, was shot in the stomach outside Global Forex in Stamford Road, Longsight. He died seven hours later in hospital.Khurram Ashraf, 30, was shot in the stomach outside Global Forex in Stamford Road, Longsight. He died seven hours later in hospital.
The gunman, who confronted both the victim and a group of his friends, also stole Mr Ashraf's laptop during the attack, at 1820 GMT on Thursday. The gunman, who confronted both the victim and a group of his friends, also stole Mr Ashraf's laptop during the attack on Thursday evening.
A 20-year-old man from Longsight has been arrested on suspicion of murder.A 20-year-old man from Longsight has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The road was cordoned off after the shooting and the police helicopter was involved in the search for the attacker.The road was cordoned off after the shooting and the police helicopter was involved in the search for the attacker.
Greater Manchester Police have since recovered the laptop and money.
Business caution
Superintendent Simon Retford said the incident was being treated as a "potential robbery" and was not believed to be gang-related.
"I would add that firearms-related incidents have reduced significantly in Greater Manchester," said the officer.
"But I must stress that a person has lost their life and our immediate focus is on detecting the crime, bringing the offenders to justice and also providing reassurance to members of the public who live locally."
Superintendent Simon Retford: "The incident is not being treated as gang related"
Mr Retford urged businesses in the area, which is a busy part of south Manchester, to exercise vigilance when closing and to consider banking their takings earlier to avoid "leaving themselves vulnerable to attack".
"What we would say to the local community and the business community is we will be putting extra officers out in the area in the coming days," he added.
Mr Ashraf's friend, who did not want to be named, was with him and another friend, Mr Waqas, when they were shot at by the lone gunman.Mr Ashraf's friend, who did not want to be named, was with him and another friend, Mr Waqas, when they were shot at by the lone gunman.
They had been standing by Mr Waqas's silver Mercedes after closing the shop.
Khurram resisted the person who was holding the gun and that's why he shot him, two times, but one shot hit him in the stomach Friend of victimKhurram resisted the person who was holding the gun and that's why he shot him, two times, but one shot hit him in the stomach Friend of victim
They had been standing by Mr Waqas' silver Mercedes after closing the shop.
He said: "A man came from the business park and put the gun into Mr Waqas, a small pistol, into his stomach. He had the bag of money.He said: "A man came from the business park and put the gun into Mr Waqas, a small pistol, into his stomach. He had the bag of money.
"The killer said, 'Give me the bag, give me the bag'."The killer said, 'Give me the bag, give me the bag'.
"Mr Waqas threw it to Khurram. The killer hit Mr Waqas with the butt of the gun in the face."Mr Waqas threw it to Khurram. The killer hit Mr Waqas with the butt of the gun in the face.
"Khurram resisted the person who was holding the gun and that's why he shot him, two times, but one shot hit him in the stomach."Khurram resisted the person who was holding the gun and that's why he shot him, two times, but one shot hit him in the stomach.
The road was cordoned off after the shooting
"Mr Waqas ran after him and he put two shots to him but they missed.""Mr Waqas ran after him and he put two shots to him but they missed."
A police spokesman said a post-mortem examination would take place later. Greater Manchester Police said a post-mortem examination would be carried out later on Friday.
Det Supt Serena Kennedy, from Greater Manchester Police, said: "This investigation is in the very early stages, but this is clearly a tragic incident that has resulted in a man losing his life. Detectives have described the killing as a "tragic, isolated" incident.
"This appears to be a tragic, isolated incident and I would appeal to anyone who has information that will help us solve this crime to come forward." Locals said Mr Ashraf came to the UK from Pakistan about five years ago to study a business-related post-graduate qualification.
Locals said Mr Ashraf came to the UK from Pakistan around five years ago to study a business-related post graduate qualification. He was described as a "highly-educated gentleman" who came to the country on a student visa, and was working and studying two or three hours a week.
He was described as a "highly educated gentleman" who came to the country on a student visa, and was working and studying two or three hours a week.