Derby Lloyd's Bank murder: Man charged over stabbing death of 'Danny' Johal

A 47-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man who died after he was stabbed at a Lloyd's Bank in Derby city centre.

Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan from Mickleover, Derby, will appear in court on Thursday following the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Samanatha Shallow, deputy chief crown prosecutor in the East Midlands, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal.

“Mr Johal died after a stabbing inside Lloyds Bank in St Peter’s Street, Derby, after 2.30pm on Tuesday, May 6. Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan, 47, from Mickleover in Derby, has been charged with his murder. He will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, May 8. Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Johal at this time.

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“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."

Gurvinder, known to friends as Danny, was a "devoted family man" who owned and managed the Hen and Chickens Bar and Grill restaurant in Shelton Lock. Police were called to the bank on St Peter’s Street, Derby, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, May 6 - with an air ambulance deployed following reports of an injured male. Tragically, Gurvinder could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lib Dem Councillor Ajit Atwal, who was a close friend of Gurvinder, told Derbyshire Live: "It's a sad day for Derby. He was the most hard-working and devoted family man. It makes no sense what has happened. Something must have gone terribly wrong for him to be killed in this way.

"He was a good businessman and nothing was ever too much trouble for him. He was humble, quiet and a kind guy and would always go above and beyond for everyone. His family are devastated and cannot understand what has happened. He was just getting on with his life - it's just senseless."

Detective Inspector Tony Owen said: "We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we’d like to thank them for their patience and understanding. No-one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident."

A Lloyds spokesperson: "We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Derby branch and our thoughts are with those affected. We are supporting our colleagues during this difficult time and will co-operate closely with the police."