A 39-year-old Hackney man, Beytullah Gunduz, has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder following a Metropolitan Police investigation into a shooting in Dalston on 20 June 2025.
Gunduz was convicted at the Old Bailey for orchestrating the shooting of a 37-year-old man outside a restaurant. The attack was linked to a dispute between rival north London organised crime groups. The victim sustained life-changing injuries, highlighting the ongoing issue of gang violence in London.
Calculated Attack In Dalston
The shooting occurred in Crossway, Hackney, where CCTV footage showed a white Kia Niro deliberately slowing down alongside the victim before a single close-range shot was fired. The vehicle was later discovered set on fire nearby. Forensic evidence recovered from the scene included a bullet and a petrol can.
The gunman, identified through CCTV as an associate of Gunduz, fled to Turkey after the incident and is believed to still be there.
Met Police Crack Case
Detective Inspector Iain Wallace led a thorough investigation using CCTV footage, phone data, and forensic analysis to secure the conviction. Phone records revealed communication between Gunduz and the shooter around the time of the attack, confirming coordination.
Wallace emphasised the ruthless nature of the attack and the Metropolitan Police’s commitment to tackling organised crime and serious violence across London.
Motives And Threats Revealed
The court heard that Gunduz demanded £100,000, accusing the victim’s family of supporting a rival gang. The victim also testified about previous threats and extortion attempts.
CCTV footage showed a failed shooting attempt the day before the attack, when the assailants aborted the plan after realising the victim was not present, underscoring the targeted nature of the violence.
Upcoming Sentencing
Beytullah Gunduz is scheduled to be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 2 July 2025. This conviction represents a significant step in the Metropolitan Police’s ongoing efforts to reduce gun crime and disrupt organised crime networks in London.
Originally published by UKNIP.
