Young man shot dead in north London cemetery

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. https://twitter.com/999London/status/1036656094414811137 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."

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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.