Man Charged in Shooting of Nine-Year-Old Girl

Javon Reily, a 32-year-old man, has been charged with four counts of attempted murder following a drive-by shooting that critically injured a nine-year-old girl in Dalston, east London, on May 29. The girl was shot while dining with her family at a Turkish restaurant, and although she is currently stable, her family fears she may never fully recover, expressing devastation over the incident. The shooting, which also injured three other men, occurred when a gunman on a motorbike fired multiple rounds into the restaurant. Reily was arrested on August 9 after police stopped the vehicle he was in, and he has since appeared in court where he was remanded in custody, with a subsequent court date set for September 6. Detectives continue to seek public assistance in identifying other individuals related to the case, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the investigation. Local authorities have expressed gratitude to community members who have provided information during this meticulous investigation.