Essex shooting: Man in 50s dies after attack in Roydon

Man reported to have been shot multiple times by group in a car, police say

A man and two women suffered gunshot wounds after attackers opened fire on people attending a party in Harlow early on Saturday (PA)

Essex police has launched a murder investigation after a man in his 50s has died in hospital after being injured in a shooting on Saturday.

The man, who is yet to be named, was reportedly shot multiple times by a group in a car outside an address on Walter Lane in Roydon, near Harlow on Saturday morning.

Officers were called to the scene shortly after 5am, with two women also reportedly struck by gunfire.

However despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the man passed away just over 24 hours later in a nearby hospital.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Greg Wood, said: "This is now a murder investigation and we will continue our work to find those responsible for this man's death, and bring them to justice.

"Our investigation is progressing well and we're beginning to build up a picture of what happened, but we still need anyone with information to come forward."

Police have appealed for anyone with information or footage of the incident to contact Essex Police, referencing incident 169 of June 13. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Additional reporting by Press Association.