Gun used in Bravo murder seized

Updated 08.29 Fri Aug 15 2008

The gun used to murder 18-year-old Ryan Bravo has been recovered in a police raid.

Scotland Yard said a further 12 people have been arrested.

Ashley Bucknor, 19, appeared before Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with Mr Bravo's murder

Three men are being held on suspicion of the murder on August 6 in a Costcutter store in Walworth, south east London, police said.

Eight other people were arrested at an address in Brixton on suspicion of possessing a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life.

A woman was arrested at the same address on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply.

All those arrested in the raids have been bailed.

Unemployed Ashley Bucknor, 19, of no fixed address, appeared before Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with Mr Bravo's murder.

Mr Bravo had gone into the convenience store with his brother and cousin to buy snacks on his way home to Brixton.

He died after he was shot in the back.

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