Fifth person charged with murder of man shot dead in east London

A fifth man has appeared in court charged with murder after a fatal shooting in East London this summer.

Nay-Quan Davis-Jodo, 19, of Romford, East London, was arrested on Thursday, October 8, as part of the investigation into the murder of 42-year-old Masum Miah.

On Friday, October 9, Davis-Jodo was charged with murder and was remanded ahead of his appearance at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, October 10. He is next due to appear at Central Criminal Court on Tuesday, 13 October.

Around 3am on Tuesday, August 18, police were called to St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham, following reports of shots fired.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, where Mr Miah sadly died as a result of his injuries. His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Four men have already been arrested and charged with murder as part of the investigation:

• Sergiu Leahu, 40, of no fixed address
• Leonel Friman Intasse, 18, of Sittingbourne, Kent
• Renars Ludins, 47, of no fixed address
• Mihai Stancu, 36, of Barking, East London

They have been remanded in custody and are next due to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, May 17 next year.

The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 797/18AUG, or you can submit this via the Major Incident Public Portal.

Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.