Man Charged with Murder in Newham Shooting
Sergiu Leahu faces murder charge in connection with the death of Masum Miah on St Bartholomew's Road.
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Sergiu Leahu, 40, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Masum Miah, 42. Mr Miah was found with gunshot wounds on St Bartholomew’s Road in Newham after police were called to reports of a shooting at approximately 3am on Tuesday, August 18. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Miah was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Leahu, who has no fixed address, appeared before Bromley Magistrates’ Court on August 24.
Investigation Appeal
Masum Miah, 42, shot dead in vehicle in Newham
Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage as a murder investigation continues into the fatal shooting.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten, who is leading the investigation, stated that the thoughts of the police remain with Mr Miah’s family. Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. They are specifically seeking details about a black Nissan Duke observed in the area of St Bartholomew’s Road between the evening of Monday, August 17, and the early hours of Tuesday, August 18. Information can be provided to police on 101, quoting reference CAD 797/18AUG, via the Major Incident Public Portal, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the authorities. Police have stated that any information, regardless of its perceived significance, could be vital in establishing the full circumstances of the incident.
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+Who has been charged with murder in Newham?
Sergiu Leahu, aged 40, has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, aged 42. Mr Leahu, who has no fixed address, was due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on August 24.
+When and where did the fatal shooting occur?
The shooting took place on St Bartholomew’s Road in Newham. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3am on Tuesday, August 18, where Masum Miah was found to have suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
+What information are the police seeking?
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for information regarding a black Nissan Duke seen in the vicinity of St Bartholomew’s Road between the evening of August 17 and the early hours of August 18. They also urge anyone with dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage to come forward.
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