Teenager charged with murder over man shot in car

News imageMetropolitan Police Masum Miah, wearing a dark blue coat, light blue shirt, and jeans, posing with his hands in his pockets against a neutral backdrop.Metropolitan Police
Masum Miah was found inside a car in East Ham and died at the scene from his injuries

An 18-year-old is the latest of four men to have been charged with murder over the shooting of a man found in a car.

Masum Miah, 42, was found with fatal gunshot wounds in the car in East Ham on 18 August. Officers had been called to St Bartholomew's Road at around 15:00 BST after reports of a shooting.

The Met Police said Leonel Friman Intasse, from Sittingbourne in Kent, appeared earlier on Wednesday at Bromley Magistrates' Court, where he was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Det Ch Insp Dan Whitten, who is appealing for anyone with information to come forward, said: "Our thoughts remain with Masum's family as they come to terms with his tragic death."

News imagePA Media Forensic officers in blue protective suits gather at a crime scene on a residential street next to a white Toyota Prius and a blue and white Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) tent.PA Media

The three other accused men are:

  • Sergiu Leahu, 40, of no fixed address, who was charged with murder on 24 August and sent for trial at the Old Bailey
  • Renars Ludins, 47, of no fixed address, was also charged with murder, on 29 August, and appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates' Court. He is due to appear at the Old Bailey on 17 May next year
  • Mihai Stancu, 36, of Charlton Crescent in Barking, east London, was charged with murder on 8 September and appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court the following day. He was also ordered to appear at the Old Bailey on 17 May

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