Detectives investigating the double murder of two drill rappers have made two further arrests.
Saydi Abu Sheikh, 23, and Zakariya Jeilani Mohamed, 32, both died from gunshot wounds in Henley Road, Ilford, on Tuesday (October 25).
READ MORE: Police name two men shot dead in Ilford
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Ilford on Wednesday (November 23) and a 21-year-old man was arrested in Northampton on Thursday (November 24).
The drill rappers, part of a group called Drillford, died of stab and gunshot wounds in 'unspeakable act of extreme violence'.
Both suspects are both being held on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at a south London police station.
Police were called at 12.16am on Tuesday, October 25 by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a shooting inside a house in Henley Road.
Armed officers attended along with local officers and paramedics. Three men were found with gunshot injuries.
Saydi Abu Sheikh and Zakariya Jeilani Mohamed, who were both from Ilford, died at the scene.
A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. He remains there in a serious but stable condition. His family are also being supported by officers.
The families of all three men continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Two men have been charged as part of the same investigation.
For the latest crime news in East London, join our East London Crime Watch group on Facebook
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article