Two men charged following non-fatal firearm incident

A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a 33-year-old man was shot at an address in Newham.

Mohammed Abdullah Khan (02.07.2002) of Upton Lane, E7 was also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of a prohibited firearm.

Another man, 37-year-old Mohammed Qasim Khan (08.06.1987) of Sprowston Road, E7 was charged with grievous bodily harm and violent disorder.

Both men will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 3 May.

The charges relate to an incident which occurred in Dunbar Road, Newham at 14:42hrs on Tuesday, 29 April. Police were called to an altercation and arrived to discover one victim suffering from a gunshot wound and two victims with facial injuries.

All received treatment at the scene from the London Ambulance Service and were later taken to hospital where their injuries were deemed to be non-life-changing or life-threatening.

Both suspects were arrested shortly after the incident and remain in police custody.

Officers are now encouraging those with information to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting 4319/29Apr. Or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

The investigation continues.