Woolwich shooting: Murder investigation launched in south London as man gunned down in broad daylight

A man has been shot dead in south London in the second fatal shooting in the capital in less than a week.

Police were were called to Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich at about 3.40pm on Thursday.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene and a murder investigation launched.

The victim’s next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

The shooting was on aresidential street less than 500metres from the Woolwich Ferry and close to Woolwich Dockyard train station.

The fatal shooting is less than a week after Nahom Medhanie, 26, was shot dead as he sat in a car outside Euston Station on Saturday night.

Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, whose team is leading the Woolwich murder investigation, said:“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and loved ones.

“We are aware of the concern that this incident will cause the local community. We have already made three arrests and our investigation continues at pace.

“I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time, who has CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident or has information that could help my officers to come forward.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 4848/2APR or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.