Metropolitan Police arrest eight men aged between 17 - 56 for murder after man shot dead in park

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command arrested eight males – all aged between 17 and 56 – on suspicion of the murder of a 31-year-old man who was shot dead on the street in London last month

Eight people have ben arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot dead in a London park last month.

Armed police and paramedics rushed to Weavers Fields on Wilmot Street shortly before 8.30pm on Tuesday, August 6, where officers found Joshua McLean, 31, had been fatally shot.

On Wednesday, September 25, detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command arre sted eight males – all aged between 17 and 56 – on suspicion of murder. All eight suspects remain in police custody.

Detective Inspector Jonny Newell, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, 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.

“If you have any information concerning this murder, we would like to hear from you."

Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said: "The arrests today are a significant development in this detailed and painstaking investigation. I do not underestimate the impact Joshua’s murder has had on the local community and I am grateful to those who supported us in our enquiries.”

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 To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.