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Cardiff councillor Mohammad Javed has died.

He was the Labour representative for the Plasnewydd ward in the city and had been battling cancer for several months. He died in the early hours of Sunday, aged 76.

Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens said that he served the people of Plasnewydd with loyalty and dedication.

“All of us in Cardiff Central Labour Party and across neighbouring Cardiff constituencies will miss Javed very much.

“He had been a stalwart of the party for many decades and served the people of Plasnewydd as their councillor with loyalty and dedication.

“I relied on Javed for wise advice, both as a candidate in the years leading up to the general election and after being elected as MP for Cardiff Central last year. He was always thoughtful and supportive.

“I have many happy memories of our discussions at our joint surgeries at Penylan library and at our local mosques. I’ll miss him very much.”

Writing on Twitter , Dilwar Ali, Labour councillor for Llandaff North, posted: "It gives me great regret and sorrow, to inform you all that Cllr Mohammad Javed, of Cardiff Council has sadly passed away."

The news prompted a host of Twitter tributes including those from city council leader Phil Bale, Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens and Rhiwbina councillor Jayne Cowan.

Mr Bale posted: "Very sad news. All our thoughts are very much with Mohammad Javed's family & friends at this difficult time."

Deputy leader of Cardiff Council Sue Lent, a fellow ward councillor of Javed Mohammad’s in Plasnewydd, added that he was a big presence that would be missed by so many.

“I had known Javed since the ‘80s and always been involved in the community,” she said.

“I knew him when he was a governor at Albany Road Primary School.

“Lots of people remember him fondly for Jaco’s - the shop he owned on Albany Road.”

She added: “Although he only became a councillor in 2012, he had been a massive presence in the community for many years.

“He was a prominent member of the local Pakistani and Muslim community and the wider community at large. He’ll leave a huge hole in many people’s lives.”

Jayne Cowan said: "Sorry to hear (via @DilwarAliLAB) that Cardiff Councillor Mohammad Javed has passed away. Thoughts with his family at this sad time."

Councillor Dilwar Ali said that Mohammad Javed was like an uncle to him.

“Mohammad Javed sadly passed away during early hours of Sunday, July 24, at his home. He was like an uncle to myself and was a pillar of our Muslim community in Cardiff and in his political career as he always did his best for every community.

"I urge everyone to make dua /pray for Coun Javed and his family during this sad time and my thoughts are with them."

The funeral prayer will take place on Tuesday, July 26, at Bilal Mosque, Seven Road, Canton, at 2pm, followed by the burial at Western Cemetery, Cardiff, once the funeral prayer is complete.