UPDATE: Three charged in connection with murder of Joshua McLean in Tower Hamlets

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

Joshua McLean, 31, was fatally shot at about 20:27hrs 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:

[A] Nefur Miah, 36 (06.04.88), of Redmans Road E1; [B] Muhammed Ismail Ali, 37 (02.10.87), of Marlborough Road RM7; and [C] 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 [D], [E], [F], [G] and [H] 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.