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What happened
A man was arrested at Heathrow Airport after arriving in London from Pakistan via Uzbekistan, Thames Valley Police said. Umar Farooq, 46, of no fixed address, was detained on Tuesday under a warrant and faces a charge of murdering Atiq Rehman. Atiq Rehman died after being attacked in the street in The Square in Wolverton, Milton Keynes in May 2007, and three men were jailed for his murder in 2008. Farooq is due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court later.
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Key insights
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Police said details will be limited during proceedings: Ch Supt Emma Baillie said no further details would be provided due to ongoing court proceedings to ensure a fair trial.
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Police said community support outreach will continue: Ch Supt Emma Baillie said police would reach out across communities and partners in Milton Keynes to listen and support people.
Takeaways
Umar Farooq remains charged with the 2007 murder of Atiq Rehman and is scheduled to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court.