Four charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio in Brent

Officers have charged four people with the murder of Michelle Sadio, following a fatal shooting in Brent on 14 December.

On Saturday, 18 January, Perry Allen-Thomas, 26 (24.06.1998) of Queenscourt, Wembley was charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. He will appear at Willesden Magistrates Court this afternoon.

Two men were also charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder on Thursday, 16 January.

Amir Salem, 18 (07.03.2006) of Barnhill Road, Wembley and Shaquille Sutherland, 24 (02.02.2000) of Havenwood, Wembley appeared at Willesden Magistrates Court on Friday, 17 January. They have been remanded into custody until a hearing at 10:00hrs on Tuesday, 21 January at the Old Bailey.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading this investigation, said:

"This investigation is progressing at pace and we are very grateful to the local community for their continued support in our endeavours to charge those responsible for Michelle's murder.

"We would like to thank members of the public for sharing CCTV footage with us, which has proved to be vital evidence and extremely helpful to the investigation."

On Wednesday, 15 January, detectives arrested five people in connection with the murder.

Two were charged as above; the other three arrested have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Previously, Tahjin Sommersal, 18 (27.05.06) of Lafone Avenue, Feltham was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

He appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 15 January.