Met Police witness appeal after man is shot dead in Mitcham, south London

A man in his 20s has been shot dead in Mitcham, South London.

Police confirmed a murder investigation was under way following the death of the man who was found injured in Croydon Road, near the junction with Beddington Lane.

Police were called at approximately 2.25am this morning (Tuesday, April 4).

Officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics rushed to the scene and the man, believed to be in his 20s, was taken to hospital.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he died there a short time later.

No arrests have currently been made and detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation.

Pictures from the scene in Croydon Road, which currently remains closed in both directions, show a large tent in the road while forensic teams work at the scene.

Two vehicles, a white car and a red car lie within the police cordon and what appears an electric scooter can be seen on the road.

Medical equipment, such as blue rubber gloves and face masks, as well as other bits of debris can be seen scattered in the road.

The Met's Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation. Detectives are appealing to anyone who was in and around the Croydon Road/Beddington Lane area last night and saw anything suspicious to get in contact.

Detectives are also keen to speak to anyone with dash cam footage.

Anyone with information can call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD616/4Apr.

Information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or visit their website.

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