Hanif Redwood murder: Family of 'loving' dad shot dead in Barking appeal for witnesses

Hanif Redwood was shot in Barking - (MPS)

The family of a “loving” father-of-two who was shot dead outside a birthday party in east London have appealed for help to find his killers four months on.

Hanif Redwood, 32, was standing outside a birthday party at Barking’s Factory 15 bar at around 4.30 am on October 13 when a gunman fatally shot him in the head.

Hanif’s family on Thursday paid tribute to the “innocent, hardworking and loving father” as they urged anyone with information to come forward to catch his killer.

The family said in a statement: “Hanif was a bright spark whose light has been dimmed far too soon.

“He was an innocent, hardworking and loving father of two, and it is heartbreaking to think that he has been taken away from us.

“As his family, we are imploring anyone with information to make their voices heard, and to help us get justice for our beloved Hanif.

“To those who may know or may have seen or heard what took place on that horrific night, any information you have will be of great value to us to help the authorities apprehend those that carried out such a dreadful act.”

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Detectives investigating the murder said Hanif was an “innocent man” whose death devastated his family, friends and the local community.

Two men who were arrested on suspicion of murder were later released on bail. A further seven people have since been arrested in connection with the murder and either released on bail or released pending further investigation.

Met Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers said: “We have continued to support Hanif’s family and update them at every point possible.

“While we have made significant progress with our enquiries, we are yet to secure a conviction and get the justice that they deserve.

“I’m appealing for anyone who has any information to come forward. Were you out in Barking on that Saturday night? Perhaps you had also been at the birthday party at Factory 15 or at another event nearby?

“Did you see or hear the shooting or anything else that struck you as being unusual?

“Someone must have seen or heard something, or must know why this shooting took place.

“No piece of information is too small. It could be the crucial clue that leads us to identify Hanif’s murderer.”

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 or message @MetCC on X, giving the reference 1295/13OCT.

Information, including photos or videos, can also be uploaded to the police appeal page.