Shanur Ahmed was found dead on Tuesday morning
Shanur Ahmed was found in an area of scrubland, at the rear of Gallions Reach DLR Station, Atlantis Avenue, at around 8.40am on Tuesday, 3 March.
Paramedics discovered he had suffered head injuries and sadly pronounced him dead at the scene.
The 16-year-old’s family reported him missing in the early hours of Tuesday after he did not return to their home in Manor Park. They are now being supported by specialist officers.
Members of the public also reported seeing a group of roughly 30 males carrying baseball bats near Gallions Reach DLR station at around 7.50pm on Monday, 2 March.
Officers searched the area at the time but could find no trace of the suspects.
Detectives are working to see if the murder is linked to this group of youths.
Gallions Reach DLR station, near where Shanur was found (credit: Google Maps)
“A young teenage boy has died and his family and friends are devastated,” said Detective Chief Inspector, Larry Smith. “They want answers and they deserve all the help the public can give them.
“We need anyone with information to tell us what they know. In particular, we want to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Gallions Reach at around 8pm on Monday.
“If you were a passing motorist using a dashcam you may have recorded something vital, please make contact. My officers are ready to take your call and you will be fully supported.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call detectives on 0208 345 3985 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 1573/03MAR.
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Do you know someone who is carrying a knife? If you have information that could help keep your community safe, but don’t want to speak to police, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111. They do not ask your name and cannot trace your call or I.P address.
Any young people who have information about violence or knife crime, can visit www.fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously – your I.P address will not be traced. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is independent of the police.
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Tags: Newham, Manor Park, Beckton, Gallions Reach
