article_snippet.sent: Today there is a heavy police presence on Lake Avenue in South Shields with the lane behind the takeaway completely taped off with officers believing Mr Sultan, 32, was targeted deliberately.
article_snippet.sent: we are trying to establish the motive behind the incident and a full murder investigation is currently being carried out. '
article_snippet.sent: we believe that this has been an isolated incident and not a random shooting, enquiries are ongoing to establish this. '
article_snippet.sent: Those responsible may have planned the incident in advance of carrying the incident out and if anyone has seen anything or anyone suspicious in the area at anytime in the past few days then I'd ask Those responsible to come forward and speak to we. '
article_snippet.sent: There is nothing to suggest there that is any risk to any other members of the public or any of the communities in South Tyneside
article_snippet.sent: and we understand the incident is extremely concerning for local people and that is why we have extra officers down in the Lake Avenue to reassure and speak to the public. '
article_snippet.sent: we are doing everything we can to try and identify those responsible for this attack and I'd urge anyone with any information to contact police straight away.'
article_snippet.sent: It is understood that the victim worked in the takeaway and today there is a heavy police presence in the area . '
article_snippet.sent: Anyone who was in the area last night and might have information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference number 1255 07/04/15.
highlights_snippet.sent: The shooting happened at the back of Herbs n Spice in South Shields .
  