The family of an innocent dad who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to identify and locate his killer. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was killed in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October last year.

The shooting tok place on Linton Road, Barking nearby the Factory 15 venue where Hanif had been attending a party. At around 4.33am he was fatally shot outside the venue by the gunman. He sadly died at the scene. Four months on from his murder, Hanif’s family and the officers leading the investigation are appealing for any information that could lead to the arrest, charge and prosecution of those responsible.

In an appeal for information, Hanif’s family said: “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.”

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, who is leading the investigation, said: “Hanif was an innocent man. His death has devastated his family and friends, as well as many in the local community. 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. To provide information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They are an independent charity, separate from the police. They won’t ask for your name and can’t trace your call.

Two men who were arrested on suspicion of murder, were subsequently 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.