Man in his 20s is shot dead in south London just before 2.30am: Police launch appeal for witnesses

A man in his 20s has been shot dead in south London.

The man was found injured in Croydon Road, near the junction with Beddington Lane, Mitcham, just before 2.30am on Tuesday.

He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

The Metropolitan Police said officers are working to inform his family.

They have appealed for anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious, or any passing drivers with relevant dash cam footage, to get in touch.

Police were pictured at the scene of the shooting in Mitcham, south London, today

Pictured: General view of Croydon Road, near the junction with Beddington Lane, Mitcham, in London

Anyone with information can contact the Met police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting the reference CAD616/4Apr.

To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow. 

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