Nigerian teenager, Eniola Aluko killed in London- Report

Eniola Aluko, a teenager with Nigerian heritage, has been shot dead in Plumstead, London

According to Metropolitan Police, the force was alerted to a car park on Hartville Road, SE18 at 4:54 pm on Friday and Aluko was found with critical injuries which later led to his death.

A post-mortem examination, held on Saturday at Greenwich Mortuary, gave the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the neck and chest.

The police said they had arrested an 18-year-old teenager on suspicion of murder while four others, who were arrested earlier in relation to the crime, have been granted bail pending the start of a trial in early July.

The police added that the deceased next of kin had been informed of the incident.

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“I am continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time, who saw or heard anything suspicious to contact police,” John Marriott, a detective, said.

“The shooting took place not far from Plumstead Railway Station and I would urge anyone who was commuting to or from this station to come forward. It was also sunny at the time and a number of people would have been enjoying the weather in the area of Plumstead Gardens; I need you to come forward.

“Although we have now made five arrests I am continuing to ask for your help to progress this investigation.”

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