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08/07/2010
Fatal Shooting In North London
A man has been killed in a shooting in north London this morning.
The victim, in his fifties, was blasted several times on the A41 Cricklewood at around 8.30am.
No arrests have been made.
The A41, one of London's busiest roads has been closed in both directions.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Police were called to reports of a man shot on Hendon Way near the junction with Garth Road. The A41 (Hendon Way) has been closed in both directions as officers carry out enquiries. Motorists are advised to avoid using the A41 in the Cricklewood area following its closure."
(CD/GK)
The victim, in his fifties, was blasted several times on the A41 Cricklewood at around 8.30am.
No arrests have been made.
The A41, one of London's busiest roads has been closed in both directions.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Police were called to reports of a man shot on Hendon Way near the junction with Garth Road. The A41 (Hendon Way) has been closed in both directions as officers carry out enquiries. Motorists are advised to avoid using the A41 in the Cricklewood area following its closure."
(CD/GK)
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