A driver who was arrested after a crash which killed a teenager in Newham has been released.

Maryam Nabil Shuwey, 18, from Stratford died after a Nissan Juke mounted the pavement and crashed into her in Barking Road on October 15. 

The driver of the Nissan Juke, a man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The 45-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment before being taken into police custody.

In a statement published on October 17, the Met confirmed the man has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. 

Chf Supt Thomas Naughton said: “This is a tragic and deeply upsetting incident for everyone concerned.

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"We are doing everything we can to support the victim’s family and we ask that their privacy be respected as they struggle to come to terms with unimaginable loss.

“I am aware of footage of the incident circulating online and ask that consideration be given the victim’s loved ones and that footage not be shared further on social media.

"Not least because it could prejudice any future criminal proceedings."

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call the Serious Collision Investigation witness line direct on 020 8597 4874, call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 4765/15OCT.