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Tipu Sultan killing suspects accused of murder Tipu Sultan killing suspects accused of murder
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Two men have been charged with the murder of a takeaway restaurant owner who was shot dead. Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a takeaway restaurant owner who was shot dead.
Michael McDougal and Michael Mullen, both of South Shields, are accused of killing Tipu Sultan, 32, outside Herbs n Spice Kitchen, Lake Avenue, South Shields, on 7 April.Michael McDougal and Michael Mullen, both of South Shields, are accused of killing Tipu Sultan, 32, outside Herbs n Spice Kitchen, Lake Avenue, South Shields, on 7 April.
Mr McDougal, 47, of Hylton Avenue, and Mr Mullen, 24, from Hawthorne Avenue, are due before magistrates later. Mr McDougal, 47, of Hylton Avenue, and Mr Mullen, 24, from Hawthorne Avenue, appeared at South Shields Magistrates' Court.
They were remanded in custody.
The men will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court. No date was set.
They were among four people arrested by Northumbria Police officers on Tuesday.They were among four people arrested by Northumbria Police officers on Tuesday.
A woman, 27, was also detained on suspicion of murder, while a 44-year-old woman was held on suspicion of assisting an offender.A woman, 27, was also detained on suspicion of murder, while a 44-year-old woman was held on suspicion of assisting an offender.