Three men charged following non-fatal firearm incident

A third person has been charged in relation to a shooting at an address in Newham.

Mohammed Akbar Khan, 42 (11.04.1983) of Castle Road, Milton Keynes was charged with violent disorder and two counts of grievous bodily harm on Sunday, 5 May.

He appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 6 May, and will next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 3 June.

The charges relate to an incident in Dunbar Road in Forest Gate, Newham at 14:42hrs on Tuesday, 29 April. Police were called to an altercation and arrived to discover a 33-year-old-man suffering from a gunshot wound and two further 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.

Two other men have already been charged.

Mohammed Abdullah Khan, 22, (02.07.2002) of Upton Lane, E7 was charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of a prohibited firearm Saturday, 3 May.

He is set to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, 30 May.

Mohammed Qasam Khan, 37, (08.06.1987) of Sprowston Road, E7 was charged with grievous bodily harm and violent disorder on Friday, 2 May.

He next appears at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 3 June.

All three defendants are remanded in custody.