Appeal for witnesses after double fatal shooting in Ilford.

Detectives continue to investigate a shooting in Ilford which left two men dead and a third seriously injured in hospital. 

Police were called at 00:16hrs on Tuesday, 25 October, by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a shooting inside a house in Henley Road.

Armed officers attended along with local officers and paramedics. Three men were found with gunshot injuries. 

Despite the efforts of emergency services, two men, aged 23 and 30, died at the scene. 

The families of both men have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. 

We are not yet in a position to confirm their identities. 

A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition. His family are also being supported by officers. 

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are investigating and are carrying out urgent enquiries to trace a number of suspects. At this early stage of the investigation, no arrests have been made.

A car linked to the shooting was recovered nearby in Ronnie Lane. A crime scene is in place at this location at the house in Henley Road. 

Detective Inspector Matt Read, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: “This was a tragic incident that resulted in two men losing their lives and a third man being critically injured. We are in contact with their families and will support them as they come to terms with this awful news. 

“We are still in the early stages of the investigation and are working to establish exactly what happened. A number of crime scenes will remain in place while we carry out these urgent enquiries. I believe there were a number of people at the house in Henley Road at the time of the shooting and I would encourage them to come forward as a matter of urgency. 

“We wilI not tolerate such violence on the streets of London and we are working round the clock to catch those responsible. I understand there will be significant concern in the community and an increased number of local officers will be in the area over the coming days to listen to any concerns.”

Anyone with information that can help the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 99/25Oct. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.