Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Enfield continue to appeal for witnesses and information.

The murder investigation was launched after officers on routine patrol in Enfield were stopped by a member of the public at approximately 21:10hrs on Wednesday 23 August and informed of a shooting.

The victim was found collapsed in Westminster Road at the junction of Bounces Road suffering from gunshot injuries. Additional officers, including firearms officers, and the London Ambulance Service attended. The man was pronounced dead at 21:44hrs.

The victim has been formally identified as 54-year-old Cafer (pronounced Jafar) Aslam of Enfield.

A post-mortem examination held at Haringey Mortuary on 25 August gave cause of death at multiple gunshot wounds.

An incident room is open under detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command.

Detective Chief Inspector Laurence Smith said: “While we have made two arrests in this investigation, we continue to pursue all lines of enquiry.

“I would urge anyone who believes they might have information to come forward as it could prove vital for our investigation.”

Any witnesses, or anyone with any information, can contact the incident room on 020 8345 3985 or contact police via 101 or via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

Officers are keeping an open mind regarding the motive for the murder.

On the evening of 24 August, two men – [A] aged 29 and [B] aged 27 – were arrested on suspicion of murder. ‘A’ has since been released under investigation and ‘B’ released with no further action.