A second man has been charged in connection with the investigation into the murder of Mohamed Muhiyidin from Southall, Ealing.

Charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm with intent to commit violence and assisting an offender, Mohammed Ilyas Shakeel, 28, of Cape Close, Barking appeared at court on Monday, 8 November.

This followed on from the overnight arrest of a 38-year-old man on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 4 November, who was originally taken to hospital for an injury to his arm.

He has since been discharged and remains in police custody.

A 44-year-old man was also charged with assisting an offender and appeared at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 4 November.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on Thursday, 2 December.

The victim was found on Sipson Lane, Harlington at 06:16am on Sunday, 31 October after a passing motorist noticed a person at the side of the road.

Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics but despite the efforts of the emergency services, Mohamed was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post mortem has confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police have asked anyone with information regarding the incident to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, giving the reference 2365/31OCT.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org