A 28-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted in an office in Hainault has died from his injuries.

Police believe the victim was Adeel Salaam from Newham although the body has not been formally identified.

The incident took place in Fencepiece Road on Wednesday and the victim was taken to an east London hospital by ambulance.

Next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem is expected to take place soon.

Vaseel Ullah, 20 of New Road, Epping Forest appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with attempted murder. He did not apply for bail and will appear at the Old Bailey on December 7.