The morning case file
London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
Subject
Masum Miah
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Masum Miah, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Violent Crime · NewhamFifth man charged over Newham fatal shooting
A fifth man has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was shot dead in a car on St Bartholomew’s Road in Newham on August 18. Nay-Quan Davis-Jodo appeared in court on October 10.
Newham2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Violent Crime · NewhamThree charged with murder of man shot in Newham
Three further men have been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was shot dead in his car in Newham on August 18. Four men are now facing charges in connection with his death.
Newham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Violent Crime · NewhamMan Shot Dead in East Ham Car
An inquest has opened into the death of Masum Miah, 42, who was fatally shot while sitting in a car in East Ham. Sergiu Leahu, 40, has been charged with murder.
Newham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70- Violent Crime · Newham
Man Charged With Murder in Newham Shooting
A man has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, 42, who died from gunshot wounds following a shooting on St Bartholomew's Road in Newham. Sergiu Leahu, 40, appeared before Bromley Magistrates' Court.
Newham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Violent Crime · NewhamMasum Miah named by police after fatal shooting in East Ham car
Police have named Masum Miah, 42, as the man found shot dead inside a car in East Ham. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage as no arrests have yet been made.
Newham2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Policing · Newham
Masum Miah, 42, shot dead in Newham early morning attack
A murder investigation has been launched after Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot in Newham in the early hours of 18 August. Police are urging anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward as no arrests have been made.
Newham4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15