AN ILFORD teenager arrested in connection with the murder of a man in a tower block has been bailed by police.

The unnamed 18-year-old was seized by officers after the killing in Upton Lane, Forest Gate, just after 1am on Wednesday, January 6.

The victim, 21-year-old Somali-born Mahmood Jama, died after being shot in the chest with a shotgun.

A police spokesman said: "Detectives believe that an altercation took place between two groups of youths on a former garage forecourt in Studley Road at its junction with Upton Lane and continued into [housing block] Whyteville House where the victim was shot."

Five men were questioned by officers following the incident, but have all been released without charge.

A further youth, aged 17, was arrested yesterday and remains in custody.

The Ilford teenager has been told to return to police later this month.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information about what happened can contact police on 020 8721 4906.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.