Man dies following shooting in Hornsey

A man has died after being shot in Hornsey in the early hours of this morning.

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were all called just after 1am this morning to reports of shots being fired near Turnpike Lane and Willoughby Road, N8.

Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

A man, believed aged in his 20s, was found suffering a gunshot injury. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene at 01:55hrs.

Next of kin have been informed.

A crime scene remains in place at the location.

There have been no arrests and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

At this early stage, anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting CAD356/28May.

You can also provide information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.