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I fear for my life, says raid victim

Nigel Morris,Home Affairs Correspondent
Wednesday 07 November 2007 20:00 EST

Two Muslim brothers held at gunpoint in a bungled anti-terror raid are living in fear after armed officers threatened to shoot them in a second incident, MPs were told yesterday.

Mohammed Abdul Kahar, 23, and Abul Koyair, 20, were giving evidence to the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, which is examining plans to tighten anti-terror laws.

The 2006 raid on the brothers' home in Forest Gate, east London – in which Mr Kahar was shot – was criticised for heavy-handed policing. The pair were freed without charge but have recently lodged a claim for compensation from the Metropolitan Police after being stopped by armed officers in August.

Mr Kahar told MPs: "I have no trust in [the police]. I have no faith in them. Sir Ian Blair has to recognise he is putting my life at risk.

"Every time I walk the street, I fear for my life."

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