Man and woman shot dead in north London

A man and a woman with gunshot wounds have been found dead in north London, Scotland Yard have said.

Police were called to the address in East Finchley shortly before 6.30am on Thursday after reports that two people had been injured.

Emergency services arrived at the flat in Elmshurst Crescent, but they were pronounced dead at the scene.

No arrests have been made, but enquiries continue with the help of the Homicide and Major Crime Command.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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