Arrests after man shot dead in Enfield

TWO men have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man was shot dead.

Officers on routine patrol were stopped by a member of the public at around 9.10pm on Wednesday, August 23 and told of a shooting in Enfield.

They found a 54-year-old man was found collapsed in Westminster Road at the junction of Bounces Road with gunshot injuries.

He was pronounced dead at 9.44pm.

The men, aged 29 and 27, are being held on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Laurence Smith said: “While we have made two arrests in this investigation, we continue to pursue all lines of enquiry. “I would urge anyone who believes they might have information to come forward as it could prove vital for our investigation.”

Anyone with information or who witnessed the shooting can contact officers on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3985, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Officers are keeping an open mind about the motive for the murder.