Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot in Bethnal Green. 

Joshua McLean, 31, was fatally wounded in a shooting at around 8.27pm on August 6 in Weavers Fields, Wilmot Street. 

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command arrested eight men aged between 17 and 56 on suspicion of murder on September 25. 

All eight men remain in custody. 

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has confirmed its presence in Marlborough Road, Romford, yesterday (September 25) was linked to the arrests. 

A crime scene was in place yesterday, with officers seen in the road. 

Det Insp Jonny Newell said: “Our thoughts remain with Joshua’s family who are absolutely devastated by this tragic incident.

“I am grateful to those who have spoken to officers and provided information that assisted us in our enquiries, but would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident to get in touch with police if they haven’t done so already."

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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

Alternatively, to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.