A new true-crime documentary airing tonight on BBC Two revisits the 1994 murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney, which shocked the close-knit community. Mahmood, 26, was shot dead while serving food at an Indian restaurant. Fourteen years later, teenager Michael Ross was convicted of the crime, but he continues to maintain his innocence from prison.
The programme, presented by journalist Hazel Martin, re-evaluates the case through interviews with Mahmood's family, Ross's mother, and those involved in the investigation. Ross speaks directly from prison, denying any involvement in the killing.
The documentary explores the extraordinary circumstances of the case, which saw a 15-year-old become the prime suspect. Martin also examines the impact of the murder on the Orkney community and the lingering questions surrounding Ross's conviction.
