Police are hunting 30 men seen with baseball bats after the alleged murder of a 16-year-old boy near an east London railway station.

Ahmed Shamur, from Manor Park, was found on scrubland near Gallions Reach Docklands Light Railway Station shortly after 8.30am on Tuesday.

He died at the scene due to head injuries.

The Metropolitan Police are searching for the group of men seen with baseball bats near the scene at about 7.50pm on Monday.

Ahmed's family had reported him missing early on Tuesday morning after he did not come home.


Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith said his family and friends were devastated.

"They want answers and they deserve all the help the public can give them," he said.

"We need anyone with information to tell us what they know. In particular, we want to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Gallions Reach at around 8pm on Monday."

Detective Smith asked any passing drivers with a dash-cam who "may have recorded something vital" to contact police.

Anyone with information can call police on 020 8345 3985 and quote CAD 1573/03MAR, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or visiting their website