Hassan Isman Omer, 31, was shot dead inside a West End nightclub London, at 3am on Boxing Day.

Hassan Isman Omer has been named as the victim of the fatal Boxing day shooting at the Avalon nightclub in London's West End

A man shot dead inside a nightclub in London's West End on Boxing Day has been named by police.

Hassan Isman Omer, 31, from Poplar in east London, died in hospital after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.

He died in the early hours of Thursday during a private function in the Avalon club on Shaftesbury Avenue.

Mr Omer's next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place this afternoon at Westminster Mortuary.

Two men - a 31-year-old and a 34-year-old - were arrested on suspicion of murder have been bailed until February.

The Avalon Soho describes itself as a cocktail lounge with live DJs every night.

Its website says it is 'a revitalised venue that oozes creativity and class' which brings 'a unique and stylish vibe to the heart of the West End's party scene'.

A DJ who was at the event tweeted: 'RIP to the person who lost his life last nite in front of me. I don't know who you are but I wish god has taken you into his hands.