The owner of a raided Bradford travel agent's has said his heart goes out to the family of the have-a-go hero who was blasted to death by robbers.

Wahir Iqbal, who set up Madina Travel in Lumb Lane four years ago, today appealed for Tasawar Hussain's killers to come forward.

"His death has shook us all up, and although our stolen money is covered by insurance, £1 million could not replace his life," said the 24-year-old.

"If there is anything I can do for his family I gladly will."

Mr Hussain, of Heaton, was shot in the chest when he and friend Azram Hussain chased and confronted armed robbers after they attacked a security guard at the Manningham shop on Monday night.

He was left dying in the road at Jowett Street, near Thornton Road.

Mr Iqbal, of Keighley, said someone must have some information about the incident. "They must have no respect for human life if they can do this," he said. "A pregnant mother has been left a widow and a child without a father."

He urged the public to help police with their inquiries and said: "Until they are caught no-one is safe."

He said the security guard, from Leeds-based Security Plus, called at two other travel agents before collecting cash from his shop.

Mr Iqbal re-opened the shop on Wednesday to supply 350 customers with tickets for Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca.

"I'm seriously considering moving my business as it's just not safe here, it's not safe in Bradford and it's not safe anywhere as long as there are guns on the streets," said the father of a three-month-old girl.

"I'm always looking over my shoulder now and every time I go out of the house my wife is fearing for my safety. When she heard about the robbery and shooting she initially thought it was me who was shot dead and the incident has had a major effect on the whole of my family."

Mr Iqbal said he was keen to help fund CCTV cameras which he hoped would help to deter criminals.

The Reverend George Moffat, vicar of Manningham, said religious leaders would try to help create places for people to go, rather than "robbing and shooting" people.

"Clearly the churches share, with everybody else in the community, tremendous anxiety at the levels of violence occurring on the streets and a heartfelt sorrow for the effect on the victims," he said.

"We have enormous sympathy for Mr Hussain's family.

"There is a tremendous sadness that a such brave effort ended with a good life being so awfully destroyed by quick revenge. It's very sad.

"We are also continuing to work for improved conditions in the area."