Police have released the first image of Hanif Redwood, the 32-year-old father of two who was tragically shot dead outside the Factory 15 Bar in Barking in the early hours of Sunday, October 13. Mr Redwood was gunned down at around 4:35 AM on Linton Road, and a special post-mortem has since confirmed that he died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
Hanif Redwood’s family, who are being supported by specialist officers, are grappling with the devastating loss. Mr Redwood, described by police as “an innocent member of the public,” leaves behind two young children.
On Wednesday, police confirmed the arrest of two men on suspicion of murder. Both suspects remain in custody at an East London police station as detectives work rapidly to piece together the events leading up to the fatal shooting.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rodgers, who is leading the investigation, said:
“We continue to work at a fast pace to progress this investigation. We have made two arrests, which is a positive step forward in building a picture of what happened on Sunday night. Hanif was an innocent member of the public whose life was tragically taken far too soon. This painful loss will forever affect his family.”
He continued:
“We will continue to support Hanif’s family and update them at every point possible. We ask for you to respect their privacy during this unimaginably difficult time.
Despite the arrests, police are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
“Anyone who was in the area at the time, or who has any information or footage that might help us understand why this attack was carried out, is urged to come forward. I want to stress that Hanif was a hardworking, innocent man, and we need to understand the motive behind this senseless violence.”
Additional patrols have been deployed in the area to provide reassurance to the community.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact the Metropolitan Police on X (formerly Twitter) @MetCC, quoting reference CAD1295/13OCT. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
The community remains in shock, as the investigation continues into the tragic loss of an innocent life.
