Police arrest two men on suspicion of murder

Police arrest two men on suspicion of murdering victim, 29, who died in hospital after being shot in the head on the street

  • The victim is beleived to be Abdullahi Mahmoud, 29, from Enfield, north London
  • A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody
  • Anyone with any information related to the attack should report what they know

Two men have been arrested after the victim of a north London street shooting died in hospital, police said.

Scotland Yard said two men had been arrested following the death of Abdullahi Mahmoud, 29, from Enfield, north London.

Police were called to a report of a shooting in Hertford Road in Enfield shortly after 4.30pm on Thursday.

Mr Mahmoud was found at the scene with a head injury and taken to hospital where he later died.

Abdullahi Mahmoud, 29, from Enfield, north London, died in hospital after being shot 

 A crime scene cordon remains in place. 

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Wallis of the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command, said: ‘Our thoughts are with Abdullahi’s family and they will continue to receive specialist support as the investigation progresses.

‘This was a violent attack in the middle of the street and my team are working hard to establish who is responsible.

‘We are exploring the possibility there was more than one assailant and would specifically like to appeal to those who may have been shopping in the area at this time to make contact with police.

Hertford Road, Enfield: A crime scene remains in place as police continue to investigate

Hertford Road, Enfield: A crime scene remains in place as police continue to investigate

‘One line of inquiry is that this is gang related, however inquiries are in the very early stages and we retain an open mind as we gather evidence and piece together the last moments of Abdullahi’s life.

North Area Borough Commander Treena Fleming said: ‘This is a horrific incident and our first thoughts are with the victim’s family, who have lost a loved one in tragic circumstances.

‘I want to reassure local residents that they can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.

‘Please, if you have information that you want to share, do approach them and tell them what you know.’

 Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 5035/19Mar, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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