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13/04/2010
Waltham Forest Murder Probed
Detectives from Scotland Yard have appealed for information and witnesses to come forward after a murder in Waltham Forest.
Police were called at around 12.50am on Sunday 11 April to a man suffering gunshot wounds in Seymour Road playing fields off Lea Bridge Road.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended, but a 37-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe they know the identity of the deceased, but await formal identification and confirmation that next-of-kin have been informed.
A post-mortem examination was held yesterday at Walthamstow mortuary.
Trident officers are investigating and an incident room has opened at West Hendon under DI Steve Horsley.
Anyone with information that may assist the inquiry should call the incident room on 020 8733 4704. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"Officers retain an open mind as to any motive at this early stage," said a Met police spokesman.
(PR/BMcC)
Police were called at around 12.50am on Sunday 11 April to a man suffering gunshot wounds in Seymour Road playing fields off Lea Bridge Road.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended, but a 37-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe they know the identity of the deceased, but await formal identification and confirmation that next-of-kin have been informed.
A post-mortem examination was held yesterday at Walthamstow mortuary.
Trident officers are investigating and an incident room has opened at West Hendon under DI Steve Horsley.
Anyone with information that may assist the inquiry should call the incident room on 020 8733 4704. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"Officers retain an open mind as to any motive at this early stage," said a Met police spokesman.
(PR/BMcC)
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