Leyton Shooting: Two More Arrests as Victim’s Identity Revealed
Detectives probing a fatal shooting in Leyton have made two fresh arrests and named the victim. The man killed has been identified as Grineo Daka, 27, from Stratford, East London.
Tragic Night at Phoenix Club
Police were called to the Phoenix Club on Lea Bridge Road, E10, just before 3am on Sunday, 7 July following reports of gunfire. Officers, including firearms teams, found Grineo with a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical aid from police and the London Ambulance Service, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem at Walthamstow mortuary confirmed his cause of death as a single gunshot.
Five Men and One Woman Arrested
- A 29-year-old man was arrested today on suspicion of murder in Park Royal, NW10.
- A 27-year-old woman was arrested alongside him for assisting an offender.
- A 26-year-old man, initially arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released under investigation.
- A 21-year-old man arrested on the night of the shooting was later released with no further action.
- A 33-year-old man arrested at Heathrow Airport on 7 July has been bailed to return in early August.
- A 34-year-old man, arrested on 10 July on suspicion of murder, has also been bailed to return in early August.
Detectives Urge Public to Come Forward
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Wrigley, leading the Specialist Crime Command investigation, said:
“We understand the victim and two other men had gone to the snooker club. The victim was then involved in an altercation with another group and a number of shots were fired. Now a man has lost his life, two others are injured, and we need the community to support us and help bring those responsible to justice.”
He added: “I would appeal to anyone who was in or near the Phoenix Club to pick up the phone and call police now. Anyone with information about this brutal crime can contact the incident room, where detectives are ready to support you and take your call.”
How to Help Police
If you have information, contact detectives at the incident room:
- Phone: 0208 345 3715 or 101
- Twitter: @MetCC (quote CAD 1438/07JUL)
