Man charged with murder following fatal shooting in Brent

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man has been charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio following a fatal shooting in Brent on 14 December.

Tahjin Sommersal, 18 (27.05.2006) of Lafone Avenue, Feltham was arrested on Wednesday, 8 January.

On Saturday, 11 January he was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

He was remanded in custody and appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 January.

He will appear again at the Old Bailey this afternoon (Wednesday, 15 January).

There were exceptional reasons why it was not possible to publish the details of the charge before now.

This morning, a further five people were arrested at addresses in Brent and Hounslow in connection with the murder.

They are all men – two aged 18 and the others aged 21, 24 and 33. They remain in custody.

Michelle’s family have been updated on the above developments and continue to be supported by specialist officers.