Teenager, 17, dies after shooting in north London as murder probe launched and two men arrested

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A teenager has died after being shot in north London as police launched a murder investigation and arrested two men.

Tyler McDermott, 17, was found suffering from a gunshot injury in Norman Road, Tottenham at around 4.20am on Thursday.

He was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition. He died on Friday afternoon.

Detectives investigating the murder arrested two 19-year-old men on suspicion of murder on Saturday. Both remain in custody at a north London police station.

The Metropolitan Police has issued an urgent appeal for information after a “large group of people” were at the scene at the time of the shooting.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, leads the investigation and said:

“These two arrests demonstrate the progress our investigation is making. However, there is still significant work to do to identify those involved in Tyler’s murder.

“There were a large number of people in the area at the time of Tyler’s murder and I am reiterating my appeal to anyone who was there, or who has information about this incident, to contact police immediately.”

A crime scene remains in place. A special post-mortem examination is due to take place at Poplar Mortuary on Sunday.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, head of policing in Haringey, said: “My thoughts are with Tyler’s family following the tragic loss of another young life.

“You will continue to see an enhanced police presence in the area, and I would encourage local residents to speak with my officers if they have any concerns.

“We will be supporting our colleagues as they investigate this murder, and will do whatever we can to find those responsible. Tackling violence needs the support of communities, and together we can meet this head on.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 883/13Apr or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.