Fatal shooting in Ilford

An investigation has been launched following a fatal shooting in Ilford.

Police were called at 10.14pm on Sunday, November 1 to reports of a shooting on Balfour Road, Ilford.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 30-year-old man suffering gunshot injuries to the head.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) are leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference 8011/01Nov.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.