BREAKING: Romford man one of three charged with Tower Hamlets murder.

Muhammed Ismail Ali, 37, of Marlborough Road, will appear at Thames Magistrates Court today charged with murder.

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Tower Hamlets have charged three men.

Joshua McLean, 31, was fatally shot at about 20:27 on Tuesday, 6 August in Weavers Fields, Wilmot Street, E2.

On Wednesday, 25 September, detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command arrested eight males – all aged between 17 and 56 – on suspicion of murder.

Three have been charged with murder. They are:

Nefur Miah, 36 , of Redmans Road E1; Muhammed Ismail Ali, 37, of Marlborough Road RM7; and Simeon Oliver-Stewart, 30 (15.01.94), of Clevedon Close N16.

They are all due to appear at Thames Magistrates Court today, Friday, 27 September.

The remaining five males who were arrested have all been released on bail.

Joshua’s family have been informed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via 101, quoting reference CAD 7454/06AUG.

Information, images or footage can also be provided on a portal via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS24W82-PO1

To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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