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03rd Sep 2018

Young man shot dead in north London cemetery

Enquiries are ongoing

Oli Dugmore

Enquiries are ongoing

A 22-year-old man has been shot dead in north London.

Police found the body in Tottenham Cemetery and a murder investigation has been launched.

Armed officers, a police helicopter and paramedics attended after police were called to the cemetery at 07:53am on Monday morning.

They found a 22-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man’s next of kin have been informed, but the police are yet to release his identity. A post mortem examination will take place in due course.

Officers are investigating but no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Simon Stancombe said: “At this early stage of the investigation we are keeping an open mind to the motive of this attack. I urge anyone who may have seen anything to contact police as soon as possible.”

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information should call police at the incident room on 0208 358 0300 or contact police via @MetCC.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.