Man guilty over gangland shooting that left girl, 9, with bullet lodged in brain

Published: 8/18/2025
Man guilty over gangland shooting that left girl, 9, with bullet lodged in brain
Javon Riley has been found guilty of involvement in a gangland shooting that critically injured a nine-year-old girl and three men in east London. The incident took place at a restaurant in Dalston, with the girl sustaining life-changing injuries. Riley was convicted of attempted murder and causing bodily harm, and is set to be sentenced on 12 September. The shooter and weapon used in the incident have not been located, with the Met Police offering a £15,000 reward for information leading to their identification and capture.