Second man charged with the murder of Grineo Daka in Leyton

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Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Grineo Daka in Leyton have charged a second man with his murder.

Edison Brahimi, 29, of Camden Road, Islington, was arrested on Friday, December 6 on suspicion of murder. He was taken to a south London police station and was charged on Saturday, December 7.

He will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court later today (Monday, December 9).

A second man, Liridon Saliuka, 29, of no fixed abode, was charged on Tuesday, July 16 with murder, possession of a firearm and grievous bodily harm with intent.

Police were called to the Phoenix Club on Lea Bridge Road, shortly before 3.00am on Sunday, July 7 to reports of gunshots.

Officers, including firearms officers, attended and found Mr Daka, of Stratford, suffering from a gunshot injury.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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