A man in his 40s has died after a shooting in Tottenham.

The incident happened in Waltheof Gardens near Smithson Road at 9am today (October 15).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man who had been shot.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries are on-going.

An investigation has since been launched and a crime scene remains in place.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “On Tuesday, 15 October police were called to Waltheof Gardens, N17 at 9am following reports of a shooting. 

“Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and found a man, aged in his forty’s suffering with a gunshot injury.

“Despite the emergency services efforts, he was pronounced dead on scene. 

“An investigation has been launched and a crime scene remains in place at the location.

“There have been no arrests and enquiries are on-going.

“If you have any information that could assist police then please contact us on 101 stating CAD1613/15OCT or you can call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 to remain anonymous.”